Happy Birthday Javagal Srinath: 5 top achievements of one of India's fastest ever bowlers- In Pics

In the 1999 World Cup, Srinath clocked a delivery of 149.6 kmph which made him the fastest bowler of India for a brief period of time. (Source: Twitter)

The Indian pacer was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 1996 for his contribution in the Indian cricket team. (Image Source: Twitter)

Javagal Srinath is the only Indian bowler to have picked up 300 ODI wickets. He is currently on top of the Indian bowlers list with 315 wickets to his name. (Image Source: Twitter)

The right-arm pace sensation is till date the highest wicket-taker for India in World Cups. (Image Source: Twitter)

Joining Kapil Dev in this feat, Srinath has 200 Test wickets for his country. He was the second Indian to do so and has a total of 551 wickets in his career for India. (Image Source: Twitter)