tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post4409236951227998993..comments2024-03-28T18:22:05.498+05:30Comments on Temple, Travel and Sport: Krishnaswamy V PRabhu Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09191565775458667807noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-75729366310131756302021-01-17T14:14:23.155+05:302021-01-17T14:14:23.155+05:30He had a batting average in Ranji cricket which wo...He had a batting average in Ranji cricket which would have been great for a bowler!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-20781808082161447392016-09-08T10:41:28.232+05:302016-09-08T10:41:28.232+05:30In 1984, When I was transferred to Hyderabad, I wa...In 1984, When I was transferred to Hyderabad, I was thrilled to meet V.Krishnaswamy at the Chennai airport. He was leaving for Seoul, South Korea, for a 4 year stint. We wished each other best of luck. A memorable meeting.<br />H.Madhusudhan Bhandarkar.H.Madhusudhan Bhandarkarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-9180777078502475072016-09-08T10:28:21.369+05:302016-09-08T10:28:21.369+05:30Sorry, I forgot to mention my name in my comments....Sorry, I forgot to mention my name in my comments. I am H.Madhusudhan. Krishna Sampath should remember our association for a year in P.U.C. in Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai. We used to sit next to each other in the classes. The year was 1969. I had last spoken to Brig. Sampath way back, if I remember, in 2001, when I took my Premature retirement from Syndicate bank and started teaching music. I presently take classes in guitar, keyboard, mouthorgan, harmonium and Western Music Theory. Although I miss Chennai a lot, I am leading a peaceful life teaching music.H.Madhusudhan Bhandarkarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-71116771770073180472016-09-08T00:29:59.464+05:302016-09-08T00:29:59.464+05:30I came to know V.Krishnaswamy through his cousin, ...I came to know V.Krishnaswamy through his cousin, V.Krishna Sampath, who was my classmate and a very close friend. I used to regularly visit Kicha's house in Sullivan Garden Road near Vivekananda College. I was in touch with V.K even after leaving Vivekananda College. He joined IOB and I Syndicate bank. It is very true that after his matches he used to work late hours in the bank. When I was transferred to Delhi, he was AGM in the Parliament Street branch of IOB and I used to visit his branch frequently. Since he is a man of few words people assume he is egoistic. Not at all. He is a down to earth guy. Inspite of his high position in his career he always remained grounded. Since I moved in to Mangalore from Chennai 8 years ago, I have lost contact with him. My contact number is 09008892757. My classmate and Kicha's cousin Krishna Sampath rose to become a Brigadier in the Indian Army. All the best to the cousins and their families.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-83600671498570635362016-09-02T23:57:06.388+05:302016-09-02T23:57:06.388+05:30Kicha was a very good cricketer and a terrific hum...Kicha was a very good cricketer and a terrific human being. <br /><br />During those days in the 1970s, I would leave office after 3pm and head to the nets. <br /><br />He was always looking to improve his batting.I did throw downs for him after the nets and he would play many different strokes. <br /> <br />At the end of the nets session, late in the evening, he would drop me in his two wheeler at my house in Mylapore.<br /><br />This became a regular feature during those days. <br /><br />Ramji<br />(IOB/ Umpire)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-86553635734104578522016-09-02T23:51:45.844+05:302016-09-02T23:51:45.844+05:30I was still in the University when he was already ...I was still in the University when he was already a Ranji player. He would help us enormously during those days getting us to bowl in the Ranji nets and giving us a lot of confidence.<br /><br />I remember in 1975-76 he came very close to national selection but could not make it.<br /><br /><br />He contributed a great deal for IOB and helped the fellow players. All the players liked him for his attitude.<br /><br />TA Sekar Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-15959935997685245042016-09-02T23:46:32.580+05:302016-09-02T23:46:32.580+05:30Very nice and more to realty than exaggeration.
...Very nice and more to realty than exaggeration. <br /><br />His best knock was the one at Marina hitting many sixes of T A Sekar, some over covers, that too after a head injury.<br /><br />How much we were all praying that he will not be hurt again even though he wore a helmet.<br /><br />Nice article. well done.<br /><br />Parthasarathy <br />IOB Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-30384160728406394682016-09-02T19:14:51.855+05:302016-09-02T19:14:51.855+05:30Dear Mr Prabhu, it was a pleasure reading such won...Dear Mr Prabhu, it was a pleasure reading such wonderful blogs about my cousin Kicha. Incidentally my late elder brother Ramesh Sampath played with Kicha in TN University team and later against him in Ranji Trophy when my brother played for Kerala during the same period. Brigadier K Sampath ,( Retd)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-8458988634636165372016-08-29T16:42:15.541+05:302016-08-29T16:42:15.541+05:30Brilliant... Thoroughly loved this one, as ever :)...Brilliant... Thoroughly loved this one, as ever :)<br /><br />(from Dubai)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-1307061326582885732016-08-29T16:41:22.719+05:302016-08-29T16:41:22.719+05:30Very nice article . Brings out the true aspect of ...Very nice article . Brings out the true aspect of “ Love for the game “<br /> <br />I had heard about him but not to this extent …same talent from Mumbai might have progressed to greater height in terms of representing country etc ..,.but he seems to be a contended man and that’s more important Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-11941035265948810332016-08-28T18:50:06.867+05:302016-08-28T18:50:06.867+05:30Ramesh Sir,
Thanks for your kind words and the bl...Ramesh Sir,<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words and the blessings.<br /><br />PrabhuPRabhu Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191565775458667807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-39650276766222185182016-08-27T19:20:13.851+05:302016-08-27T19:20:13.851+05:30Very nicely written da.
Promodh Sharma
(former K...Very nicely written da. <br /><br />Promodh Sharma<br />(former Kunal Engineering/Rising Stars player)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-65537738570531604302016-08-27T19:11:45.870+05:302016-08-27T19:11:45.870+05:30Another brilliant piece of article on Mr. V. Krish...Another brilliant piece of article on Mr. V. Krishnaswamy the other day. But for you and your timely articles, I would not know about the heritage of cricket in TN as we are not always aware of all the players who have made an impact in TN cricket.<br /><br />Sriram Krishnamurthy<br />Coach Wellington Club, New Zealand<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-86792072059624985392016-08-27T19:03:21.491+05:302016-08-27T19:03:21.491+05:30A lovely piece Prabhu.I was Kicha's team mate ...A lovely piece Prabhu.I was Kicha's team mate in IOB and it was always a pleasure playing alongside him. A real task master, he will leave no stone unturned to win, legitimate of course.With unquestionable integrity and loyalty to the institution both on and off the field, he made a good career with the bank retiring as GM.He was so obsessed with his career that even during Ranji Matches he use go back to the branch after the day's play and work late night.He also used to insist that we cricketers should also learn banking so that we can make a career out of banking after our playing days are over.It was only because of him guys like us were successful in our careers as well. We owe a lot to him.Guys like him are a rarity these days. MSundarSundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025864932980505077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-87535851260339979902016-08-26T22:05:47.904+05:302016-08-26T22:05:47.904+05:30Nice and good article about my close friend Kicha ...Nice and good article about my close friend Kicha .Kicha was was great friend and guide to his close friends.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857490612920741565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-25299272833306868932016-08-26T21:36:09.601+05:302016-08-26T21:36:09.601+05:30Prabhu, excellent,nice article and analysis.
keep...Prabhu, excellent,nice article and analysis.<br /><br />keep the good work going<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />H.IYAPPAN<br />H IYAPPANnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-71293789780356864792016-08-26T16:12:04.219+05:302016-08-26T16:12:04.219+05:30Prabhu,excellent article about Krishnaswamy.
I do...Prabhu,excellent article about Krishnaswamy.<br /><br />I don't know him personally but have played against him a couple of times.What he lacked in flair he made up with his determination.<br /><br />Keep writing.Someday I would like to see you author a book.You have it in you.God bless you.<br /><br />affly,<br />Ramesh.N.S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-4703482400326491352016-08-26T14:42:51.193+05:302016-08-26T14:42:51.193+05:30Superb story sir. Superb story sir. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-26402402775915244282016-08-26T14:42:19.092+05:302016-08-26T14:42:19.092+05:30Read the piece mr.prabhu.excellant !.
lovely rese...Read the piece mr.prabhu.excellant !.<br /><br />lovely research and presentation.<br /><br />congrats!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-35191727772621338862016-08-26T14:19:09.556+05:302016-08-26T14:19:09.556+05:30Excellent narrative and inspiring story for all! T...Excellent narrative and inspiring story for all! Thanks Prabu for one more worthy article!Srikanth Srinivasanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00048497325390080989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602595265633639540.post-73142840948764626782016-08-26T00:44:21.046+05:302016-08-26T00:44:21.046+05:30Yet another brilliant write up! Joy to read. Thank...Yet another brilliant write up! Joy to read. Thanks for sharing it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15596946640749310319noreply@blogger.com