Strings N Stumps

Some of you may know me (Sivaram Ivaturi) as a former International Cricket Umpire (1994 - 2006) and a BCCI (1978 - 2009) Umpire, but may not be aware of me deep connection with Indian Carnatic Music. I started Learning Veena at 12 and started umpiring at 15. The journey was simply fantastic. I learnt playing veena under the guidance of my mother Shri Ivaturi Chellayi, an A Grade artist of All India Radio and music lecturer.

When at 22, I had the honor of playing veena alongside my idol Late Shri Chittibabu garu on an LP track of in the name of "Raga and Rhapsody". At 24, I became the youngest first class umpire with the BCCI.

As a cricket professional and an ardent veena enthusiast, my 50+ year long journey with the Veena and in cricket has been entertaining and life enhancing. With the support of my kids I am venturing this new adventure to entertain you with music and cricket talk.

Lets begin this explorative journey together !!