Nikin Jose (born 21 August 2000) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket.[1][2] He made his first-class debut against Services in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy on 13 December 2022[3][4] and made his List A debut on 12 November 2022, against Meghalaya in 2022–23 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[5] In July 2023, he was called up into India A squad for 2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.[6][7]

Nikin Jose
Personal information
Born (2000-08-21) 21 August 2000 (age 24)
Mysore, Karnataka, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-spin
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2022–Karnataka
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 July 2023

Career

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Nikin made his U-16 & U-19 domestic cricket debut as opening batsman for Karnataka in 2014.[8] Jose at an age of 15 years and 25 days, became the youngest player to feature in the Karnataka Premier League. He played for Mysuru Warriors on 17 September 2015 against Rockstars.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Pleasant surprise for talented Jose". Deccan Herald. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  2. ^ Sesha, Sooryanarayanan (30 December 2022). ""I can just say I'm living my dream" - Karnataka's Nikin Jose is doing it right in his debut season". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Karnataka vs Services Scorecard 2022/23. Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Ranji Trophy: Star-studded Karnataka 'hungry for trophies', kicks off campaign against Services". sportstar.thehindu.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Karnataka vs Meghalaya Scorecard 2022/23. Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  6. ^ "India A squad for ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 announced". www.bcci.tv. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Dhull named India A captain for Emerging Asia Cup, Delhi pacer Rana gets look-in". Hindustan Times. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  8. ^ "10 Interesting facts about Nikin Jose - The 15-year old wonder boy". CricTracker. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  9. ^ "KPL 2015: 15-year-old Mysuru boy Nikin Jose sets records". mykhel.com. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Interview: KPL record-setter Nikin Jose eyes a spot in India Under-19 team". mykhel.com. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
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