Cricket is a very popular game in our country and after the exploits of the Indian team which has been doing well in the International scene, and inspired by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s feats, many youngsters have taken up cricket as their career. Mysuru has also its share of producing talented cricketers who have gone on to represent the country and on these lines is upcoming allrounder J. Suchith who has gone on to represent the State. Suchith is presently representing Karnataka senior squad in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy South Zone T20 Cricket Tournament being played at Kochi and is performing well with the ball. Suchith was also part of the triumphant Karnataka Ranji and Irani Trophy team which won the title this year. He is our ‘Star This Week.’
In the ongoing T20 Tournament at Kochi, Suchith played a big part in Karnataka’s win over Tamil Nadu with figures of three for two. He also performed well against Andhra (one for 11), Hyderabad (one for 29) and Goa.
Suchith performed well this season for the Karnataka U-23 team both with the bat and the ball. He played a major part in Karnataka’s 6-run win over Rajasthan in the Col. C.K. Nayadu Trophy tie played at SDNR Wadiyar Grounds, Mysuru, recently. He returned with a match haul of 12 for 181 and was instrumental in helping his team register a exciting win.
Suchith, a left-arm spinner took six for 115 in Rajasthan’s first innings and helped Karnataka gain a vital first innings lead. In the second innings, Rajasthan, needing 176 runs to win, were bowled out for 169 in 71 overs. Suchith returned with excellent figures of six for 66 (28-8-66-6) and helped his team win by a six run margin. Suchith also scored a vital 28 (5x4s) in Karnataka’s second innings with the willow.
Earlier, Suchith played a big part in Mysore Warriors winning the ‘Karbonn Smart’ Karnataka Premier League 2014-15. Suchith emerged as the highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 16 wickets. He also bowled well in the finals and took three for 38 against Belagavi Panthers.
A very energetic fielder, this lad impressed everyone with his allround capability and is one of the find of the tournament. Suchith has played for Karnataka in the one-dayers and has represented the State in the U-16, U-19, U-22 levels and is knocking the doors for recognition in the higher level in the days to come.
Suchith learnt his cricket and played for the Mysore Gymkhana in our city. He has represented Mysore Zone in different age category tournaments in the Inter-zonal level and has performed well.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Monday – March 23rd, 2015