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Gnaneswara Rao (cricketer)

Indian cricketer

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionSep 7, 2026
Entity authorityQ23008198 ↗
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Yalaka Gnaneswara Rao (born 25 August 1984) is an Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler. He made his first-class debut in the 2000/01 season and was also a member of Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011 IPL season. He also captained India Under-19 cricket team in its tour of England which included future international cricketers like Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, and Timil Patel. His older brother, Venugopal Rao played international cricket for India.

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