Mysuru has from time to time produced talented cricketers who have made their mark in State, National and International levels too. One such talented cricketer who is consistently performing well in the U-19 and U-16 category in State and National level tournaments, is city’s Nikin Jose. Nikin, a opening batsman, has represented Karnataka in U-14, U-16 and U-19 sections and has captained the State U-14, U-16 and South Zone U-16 squads. He is our ‘Star This Week.’

Nikin, representing Jo Jo CC in the “Save the Tiger Cup” U-16 Cricket Tourney -2015, conducted by KSCA Mysru Zone, scored 89 not out in the finals against PET Mandya and helped his team register a big 10-wicket win and clinch the title. In the previous games, Nikin scored 30 not out against Star CC, Chamarajanagar, 121 (99b,15x4s,1x6s) against Mysore City Gymkhana and 200 not out against Karavali Cricketers.

He scored a total of 440 runs in four matches and bagged the ‘Player of the Tournament’ and ‘Best Batsman’ awards from former State Cricketer Bharat Chipli at the valedictory function of the tournament-2015.

Nikin is a talented cricketer, who bats right-handed and has a good approach to the game.

He was rewarded with the captaincy for the South zone U-16 team on the basis of his excellent performance while he represented Karnataka in the Inter-State matches. He attended the NCA Camp held at Waynad and gained valuable exposure learning the finer points of the game under the guidance of experienced coaches.

He was awarded the ‘Best Player’ in the U-16 section at KSCA Mysuru Zone Annual Awards-2015 held in Mysuru.

A upcoming talent in the State, Nikin, encouraged by KSCA Mysuru Zone, his parents, his coach Surendra and his team Jo Jo CC, aims to work hard and make the mark in the higher level in the days to come.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News / Sunday – July 12th, 2015