| Place of Birth |
Chandigarh, India (1959). |
Kochi, Kerala. |
| Background |
Developed as a rare Indian fast bowler; emerged in the late 1970s. |
Grew up in a family of teachers; showed curiosity about computers and technology. |
| Education |
Not specified, but focused on cricket entry in 1978. |
Degree in Computer Science from a university in Bengaluru. |
| Pre-Leadership Career |
International Cricketer (Debut 1978). |
Software Engineer. |
| Primary Achievement |
Captaining India to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup; becoming highest Test wicket-taker. |
Founding AgriSense Labs to build digital solutions for farmers. |
| Post-Career/Current |
Coach (1999-2000), commentator, administrator. |
CEO leading product development and attending startup conferences. |