Prashanth Menon


Prashanth Chettuvatty Menon is an Indian first class cricketer. He is a right handed lower order batsman and right arm fast medium bowler. He represents Kerala in Ranji Trophy. Together with Renjith Menon and Tinu Yohannan, Prashanth Menon formed a formidable pace trio, which revived the fortunes of the Kerala cricket team during the early 21st century.

Early years

Prashanth was born in Chavakkad and brought up in Thrissur. He had completed his studies from St. Thomas College Thrissur where he was the Captain of the college cricket team.

Playing career

With his consistent performance the state selectors picked him for the Kerala state team for the year 1998–99. Along with Former Indian pacer Tinu Yohannan and Renjith Menon he made lethal pace combination. Injuries and lack of form cut short what could have been a very promising career. He last represented Kerala Ranji team was back in 2004. Now Prashanth is working with State Bank of India.