Venkatesh Prasad Wishes Son Prithvi On Birthday With Heartfelt Message

The former Indian cricketer shares a warm birthday tribute to his son on social media

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Former Indian cricket star Venkatesh Prasad took to Instagram to share a heartfelt birthday message for his son Prithvi. The post featured a photo of the father-son duo smiling together, with Prasad expressing his joy and blessings on this special occasion.

In his Instagram post, Prasad wrote, “Happy Birthday Prithvi 🥳❤️ We are so blessed to have you with us🥰 Wishing you all the joy, health and success that life can offer for years to come 🤗.” .

Cricket Career And Family Life

Venkatesh Prasad, known for his medium-pace bowling during the 1990s, represented India in 33 Test matches and 161 One Day Internationals between 1994 and 2001. Prasad formed a formidable bowling partnership with Javagal Srinath during his cricket career.

While Prasad has been a public figure for decades, he has generally kept his family life relatively private. His son Prithvi has occasionally appeared on his social media, but unlike many celebrity children, he maintains a lower profile.

Post-Retirement Ventures

Since retiring from international cricket, Prasad has taken on various roles in the cricket world. He has served as a bowling coach for the Indian national team and has been involved with IPL franchises. More recently, he has been active as a cricket commentator.

His recent Instagram activity shows his involvement with the current IPL 2025 season. Just days before his son’s birthday post, Prasad shared a post about providing Kannada commentary for IPL matches, indicating his continued connection to the sport that made him famous.

Balancing Public And Private Life

While Venkatesh Prasad remains active on social media and in cricket circles, his birthday wish to his son offers a glimpse into his role as a father. The post reflects the pride and love of a father celebrating his son’s special day, showing a different side to the cricket star known for his bowling prowess and on-field achievements.

For cricket fans who have followed Prasad’s career from his playing days to his current role as a commentator, these personal moments provide a more complete picture of the man behind the cricketer.

As Prithvi celebrates his birthday, his father’s public message stands as a testament to their bond and Prasad’s wishes for his son’s bright future.

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Venkatesh Prasad's career-best bowling figures in ODIs are 6 for 33, achieved against the West Indies in 1999.
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