Ravi Chaturvedi | |
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 Commentary- World Cup 1987 | |
| Born | 27 July 1937 Village Dilip Nagar, Kanpur (U.P.) India |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi Czech Academy of Sciences Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University University of Windsor Zakir Husain Delhi College |
| Occupation(s) | Radio and TV Commentator on various National and International Channels. |
| Spouse | Chander Mohini Chaturvedi |
| Children | Pooja and Manish |
| Awards | 1. Padma Shri 2. Kanpur Ratna 3. Matu Shri Award 4. Outstanding Commentator (Delhi) 5. Best Hindi Cricket Commentator Award by Khel Samrat 6. Member, India International Intellectual Society. |
Ravi Chaturvedi is an Indian sports commentator and author of twenty seven books on cricket, including World Cup Cricket: A Compendium, known to be first Indian sports commentator in Hindi. He was honored by the Government of India, in 2012, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.. Matu Shri and Khel Samrat awards for best Hindi commentator and as educationist offered membership by India International Intellectual Society. He has been on Board of Directors, Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA), member, Bombay Natural History Society and on the advisory committee of The National Zoology Park.