Bengaluru, August 30: Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath has caught the attention of cricket fans after a photograph showing him travelling on Bengaluru Metro with a trolley bag went viral on social media.
The photograph shows Srinath dressed casually in jeans and a light-blue shirt while travelling as an ordinary commuter. His simple appearance and lack of an entourage prompted several social media users to praise his down-to-earth nature.
The image has particularly resonated with fans because Srinath was once one of India’s leading fast bowlers and a prominent figure in international cricket.
Javagal Srinath’s Simple Metro Ride Wins Praise
Srinath, popularly known as the “Mysore Express”, played a key role in India’s pace attack during the 1990s and early 2000s.
The Karnataka-born cricketer Javagal Srinath represented India in 67 Tests and 229 ODIs. He remains one of the most prominent fast bowlers produced by Indian cricket.
Years after his retirement, however, it is his everyday lifestyle that has once again brought him into the spotlight.
एक कौने में खड़ा ये आदमी पता हैं कौन हैं ?
ये हैं Javagal Srinath
पूर्व भारतीय क्रिकेटरODI में 315 विकेट
Test में 236 विकेटभारत के लिए 4 विश्व कप खेले, सबसे ज्यादा 44 विकेट लेने का रिकॉर्ड इनके नाम हैं
अब इन्हीं Javagal Srinath को बंगलुरू की Namma Metro में चुपचाप एक कौने… pic.twitter.com/0XgQu0jETG
— Soniya Deshwal (@ImSoniya24) August 29, 2026
In the viral photograph, Javagal Srinath can be seen standing inside a Bengaluru Metro coach with his trolley bag. There are no visible signs of a security detail or entourage accompanying him.
Social media users quickly reacted to the photograph, with many appreciating the former India pacer’s simplicity and unassuming lifestyle.
Srinath has previously attracted attention for his simplicity
This is not the first time Srinath’s everyday routine has received attention online.
A photograph shared by a fan in the past showed the former cricketer waiting at Mysuru railway station with a backpack. That image also prompted appreciation from fans who admired his ordinary approach to travel.
The Bengaluru Metro photograph has generated a similar response.
However, the exact date and circumstances of the Metro photograph could not be independently verified. The image surfaced online and was subsequently shared widely across social media platforms.
What is Javagal Srinath doing now?
Javagal Srinath continues to remain involved in international cricket even after retiring as a player.
Following his playing career, he became an ICC match referee and has officiated in international cricket. His transition from a leading fast bowler to a match official has allowed him to remain connected with the sport.
For Indian cricket fans, Srinath remains closely associated with the country’s pace attack during the 1990s. His career included 315 international appearances, across Tests and ODIs.
That is why a seemingly routine Metro journey has attracted so much attention.
The photograph does not show Javagal Srinath on a cricket ground or surrounded by fans. Instead, it captures a former India star travelling through his city with a trolley bag.
For many fans online, that ordinary moment has become a reminder of the cricketer’s simple and unassuming personality.
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