Robin Uthappa, Indian cricketer

Robin Venu Uthappa (pronunciation ; born 11 November 1985) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Kerala in domestic cricket. Robin has represented team India in ODIs and T20Is. Currently, Robin Uthappa plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL.

Uthappa made his One Day International debut in the seventh and final match of the English tour of India in April 2006. He had a successful debut, making 86 as an opening batsman before being dismissed run out. It was the highest score for an Indian debutant in a limited-overs match. He is nicknamed 'The Walking Assassin' for his tactic of charging down towards the bowler. He played an important role in India's win at the 2007 ICC World Twenty20. He finished the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy season as the highest run scorer that season and was also the highest run-scorer that year in the IPL.