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{{short description|Indian cricketer}}
{{short description|Indian cricketer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
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{{Infobox cricketer
{{Infobox cricketer
|                name = M. D. Nidheesh
|                name = M. D. Nidheesh
|              image =  
|              image =Nidheesh profile.jpg
|      image_upright = yes
|            country = India
|            country = India
|            fullname = Mattakandathil Dineshan Nidheesh
|            fullname = Mattakandathil Dineshan Nidheesh
|          birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|5|5|df=yes}}
|          birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|9|5|df=yes}}{{efn|name=fn1|Discrepancy between sources on date of birth, CricketArchive records it as 5 September,<ref>{{cite web |title=Dineshan Nidheesh |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/1090/1090486/1090486.html |website=CricketArchive |access-date=25 April 2025 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> ESPNcricinfo lists it as 5 May}}
|        birth_place = Chembu, [[Kottayam]], [[Kerala]], India
|        birth_place = Chembu, [[Kottayam]], [[Kerala]], India
|          death_date =  
|          death_date =  
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|                date = 11 October 2015
|            columns = 3
|              source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/822703.html Cricinfo
|            column1 = [[First-class cricket|FC]]
|            matches1 = 42
|              runs1 = 433
|            bat avg1 = 10.06
|          100s/50s1 = 0/0
|          top score1 = 34
|        deliveries1 = 6,087
|            wickets1 = 106
|          bowl avg1 = 28.74
|            fivefor1 = 6
|            tenfor1 = 1
|      best bowling1 = 7/88
|  catches/stumpings1 = 12/–
 
|            column2 = [[List A cricket|LA]]
|            matches2 = 28
|              runs2 = 90
|            bat avg2 = 7.50
|          100s/50s2 = 0/0
|          top score2 = 40
|        deliveries2 = 1,236
|            wickets2 = 44
|          bowl avg2 = 24.06
|            fivefor2 = 1
|            tenfor2 = 0
|      best bowling2 = 5/49
|  catches/stumpings2 = 2/–
 
|            column3 =[[Twenty20|T20]]
|            matches3 = 18
|              runs3 = 20
|            bat avg3 = 10.00
|          100s/50s3 = 0/0
|          top score3 = 14
|        deliveries3 = 360
|            wickets3 = 21
|          bowl avg3 = 22.52
|            fivefor3 = 0
|            tenfor3 = 0
|      best bowling3 = 4/30
|  catches/stumpings3 = 5/–
|                date = 11 April 2025
|              source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/822703.html ESPNcricinfo
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'''Mattakandathil Dineshan Nidheesh''' (born 5 May 1991) is an Indian [[cricket]]er who represents [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] in domestic cricket. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm [[medium-fast]] bowler.<ref name="Cricinfo">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/822703.html |title=M. D. Nidheesh |access-date=11 October 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.cricbuzz.com/profiles/10315/md-nidheesh|title=M. D. Nidheesh|work=Cricbuzz}}</ref>
 
'''Mattakandathil Dineshan Nidheesh''' (born 5 September 1991{{efn|name=fn1}}) is an Indian [[cricket]]er who represents [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] in domestic cricket. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm [[medium-fast]] bowler.<ref name="Cricinfo">{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/822703.html |title=M. D. Nidheesh |access-date=11 October 2015 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.cricbuzz.com/profiles/10315/md-nidheesh|title=M. D. Nidheesh|work=Cricbuzz}}</ref>


==Domestic career==
==Domestic career==
Nidheesh made his [[First class cricket|first class]] debut for [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] in the [[2015–16 Ranji Trophy]] on 21 January 2015 against [[Tripura cricket team|Tripura]].<ref name="FC">{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ranji-trophy-2014-15-775441/tripura-vs-kerala-group-c-775809/full-scorecard |title=Group C, Ranji trophy at Agartala, Jan 21-24 2015 |access-date=21 January 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He took 14 wickets from the six matches he played in the  [[2017-18 Ranji Trophy]] becoming Kerala's fourth highest wicket taker in the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12014;type=tournament |title=Ranji Trophy, 2017/18: Most Wickets |access-date=1 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
Nidheesh made his [[First class cricket|first class]] debut for [[Kerala cricket team|Kerala]] in the [[2015–16 Ranji Trophy]] on 21 January 2015 against [[Tripura cricket team|Tripura]].<ref name="FC">{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ranji-trophy-2014-15-775441/tripura-vs-kerala-group-c-775809/full-scorecard |title=Group C, Ranji trophy at Agartala, Jan 21-24 2015 |access-date=21 January 2015 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He took 14 wickets from the six matches he played in the  [[2017-18 Ranji Trophy]] becoming Kerala's fourth highest wicket taker in the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=12014;type=tournament |title=Ranji Trophy, 2017/18: Most Wickets |access-date=1 January 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut for Kerala in the [[2017–18 Vijay Hazare Trophy]] on 11 February 2018 against [[Tripura cricket team|Tripura]].<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1118746.html |title=Group B, Vijay Hazare Trophy at Dharamsala, Feb 11 2018 |access-date=11 February 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
He made his [[List A cricket|List A]] debut for Kerala in the [[2017–18 Vijay Hazare Trophy]] on 11 February 2018 against [[Tripura cricket team|Tripura]].<ref name="LA">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1118746.html |title=Group B, Vijay Hazare Trophy at Dharamsala, Feb 11 2018 |access-date=11 February 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


In August 2018, he was one of eight players that were fined by the [[Kerala Cricket Association]], after showing dissent against Kerala's captain, [[Sachin Baby]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24533211/sanju-samson-13-players-sanctioned-kerala |title=Sanju Samson among 13 players sanctioned by Kerala |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=31 August 2018}}</ref>
In August 2018, he was one of eight players that were fined by the [[Kerala Cricket Association]], after showing dissent against Kerala's captain, [[Sachin Baby]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24533211/sanju-samson-13-players-sanctioned-kerala |title=Sanju Samson among 13 players sanctioned by Kerala |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=31 August 2018}}</ref>


His maiden 5-wicket haul (6 for 88) came against [[Himachal Pradesh cricket team|Himachal Pradesh]] on the [[2018-19 Ranji Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-domestic/ranji-trophy/ranji-trophy-keralas-md-nidheesh-reaps-the-benefits-of-perseverance/articleshow/67443346.cms|title=Ranji Trophy: Kerala's MD Nidheesh reaps the benefits of perseverance|work=The Times of India}}</ref> His career best performance (7 for 88) to date was against [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab]] on the [[2019-20 Ranji Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ranji-trophy/md-nidheesh-kerala-punjab-first-class-cricket-fast-bowling-sreesanth/article30568771.ece|work=Sportstar|publisher=The Hindu|title=Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Hard work pays off for M. D. Nidheesh}}</ref>
His maiden 5-wicket haul (6 for 88) came against [[Himachal Pradesh cricket team|Himachal Pradesh]] on the [[2018-19 Ranji Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-domestic/ranji-trophy/ranji-trophy-keralas-md-nidheesh-reaps-the-benefits-of-perseverance/articleshow/67443346.cms|title=Ranji Trophy: Kerala's MD Nidheesh reaps the benefits of perseverance|work=The Times of India}}</ref> His career best performance (7 for 88) to date was against [[Punjab cricket team (India)|Punjab]] on the [[2019-20 Ranji Trophy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/ranji-trophy/md-nidheesh-kerala-punjab-first-class-cricket-fast-bowling-sreesanth/article30568771.ece|work=Sportstar|publisher=The Hindu|title=Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Hard work pays off for M. D. Nidheesh}}</ref>


He made his [[Twenty20]] debut for Kerala in the [[2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]] on 21 February 2019 against [[Manipur cricket team|Manipur]].<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1157092.html |title=Group A, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at Krishna, Feb 21 2019 |access-date=21 February 2019 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref>
He made his [[Twenty20]] debut for Kerala in the [[2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy]] on 21 February 2019 against [[Manipur cricket team|Manipur]].<ref name="T20">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/1157092.html |title=Group A, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at Krishna, Feb 21 2019 |access-date=21 February 2019 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


He took his maiden five-wicket haul in List A during the [[2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy]] against [[Maharashtra cricket team|Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/vijay-hazare-trophy-2021-22-ruturaj-gaikwad-smashes-third-successive-ton-prerak-mankad-steps-up-with-bat-and-ball-1293154|title=Ruturaj Gaikwad smashes third successive ton, Prerak Mankad steps up with bat and ball|work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> He was Kerala's highest wicket-taker in the [[2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy|season]] with 11 wickets from six matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=14240;team=1912;type=tournament|title= Records / Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2021/22 - Kerala / Batting and bowling averages|access-date=27 January 2022|work=[[ESPN Cricinfo]]}}</ref>
He took his maiden five-wicket haul in List A during the [[2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy]] against [[Maharashtra cricket team|Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/vijay-hazare-trophy-2021-22-ruturaj-gaikwad-smashes-third-successive-ton-prerak-mankad-steps-up-with-bat-and-ball-1293154|title=Ruturaj Gaikwad smashes third successive ton, Prerak Mankad steps up with bat and ball|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He was Kerala's highest wicket-taker in the [[2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy|season]] with 11 wickets from six matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=14240;team=1912;type=tournament|title= Records / Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2021/22 - Kerala / Batting and bowling averages|access-date=27 January 2022|work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref>


==Indian Premier League==
==Indian Premier League==
Nidheesh had earlier attended a trial camp of [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]] but he failed to get a contract. Following an  impressive [[2017-18 Ranji Trophy]] season he was bought by the [[Mumbai Indians]] for 20 lakhs INR in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL auction]].<ref name="IPL2018">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |title=List of sold and unsold players |access-date=27 January 2018 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/mumbai-indians-sign-md-nidheesh-despite-a-disastrous-trial/|title=Mumbai Indians sign MD Nidheesh despite a disastrous trial|work=Crictracker}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/jan/29/ipl-auctions-2018-meet-the-kerala-stars-entering-the-big-league-1765230.html|title=IPL auctions 2018: Meet the Kerala stars entering the big league|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
Nidheesh had earlier attended a trial camp of [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]] but he failed to get a contract. Following an  impressive [[2017-18 Ranji Trophy]] season he was bought by the [[Mumbai Indians]] for 20 lakhs INR in the [[List of 2018 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2018 IPL auction]].<ref name="IPL2018">{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22218394/ipl-2018-player-auction-list-sold-unsold-players |title=List of sold and unsold players |access-date=27 January 2018 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crictracker.com/mumbai-indians-sign-md-nidheesh-despite-a-disastrous-trial/|title=Mumbai Indians sign MD Nidheesh despite a disastrous trial|work=Crictracker}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/jan/29/ipl-auctions-2018-meet-the-kerala-stars-entering-the-big-league-1765230.html|title=IPL auctions 2018: Meet the Kerala stars entering the big league|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
 
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 21:31, 20 October 2025


M. D. Nidheesh
Personal information
Full nameMattakandathil Dineshan Nidheesh
Born (1991-09-05) 5 September 1991 (age 35)[lower-alpha 1]
Chembu, Kottayam, Kerala, India
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
BattingRight handed
BowlingRight-arm fast medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2015-presentKerala
2018Mumbai Indians
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 42 28 18
Runs scored 433 90 20
Batting average 10.06 7.50 10.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 34 40 14
Balls bowled 6,087 1,236 360
Wickets 106 44 21
Bowling average 28.74 24.06 22.52
5 wickets in innings 6 1 0
10 wickets in match 1 0 0
Best bowling 7/88 5/49 4/30
Catches/stumpings 12/– 2/– 5/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 11 April 2025

Mattakandathil Dineshan Nidheesh (born 5 September 1991[lower-alpha 1]) is an Indian cricketer who represents Kerala in domestic cricket. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler.[2][3]

Domestic career[edit | edit source]

Nidheesh made his first class debut for Kerala in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy on 21 January 2015 against Tripura.[4] He took 14 wickets from the six matches he played in the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy becoming Kerala's fourth highest wicket taker in the season.[5]

He made his List A debut for Kerala in the 2017–18 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 11 February 2018 against Tripura.[6]

In August 2018, he was one of eight players that were fined by the Kerala Cricket Association, after showing dissent against Kerala's captain, Sachin Baby.[7]

His maiden 5-wicket haul (6 for 88) came against Himachal Pradesh on the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy.[8] His career best performance (7 for 88) to date was against Punjab on the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy.[9]

He made his Twenty20 debut for Kerala in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 21 February 2019 against Manipur.[10]

He took his maiden five-wicket haul in List A during the 2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Maharashtra.[11] He was Kerala's highest wicket-taker in the season with 11 wickets from six matches.[12]

Indian Premier League[edit | edit source]

Nidheesh had earlier attended a trial camp of Kochi Tuskers Kerala but he failed to get a contract. Following an impressive 2017-18 Ranji Trophy season he was bought by the Mumbai Indians for 20 lakhs INR in the 2018 IPL auction.[13][14][15]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Discrepancy between sources on date of birth, CricketArchive records it as 5 September,[1] ESPNcricinfo lists it as 5 May

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Dineshan Nidheesh". CricketArchive. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "M. D. Nidheesh". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "M. D. Nidheesh". Cricbuzz.
  4. ↑ "Group C, Ranji trophy at Agartala, Jan 21-24 2015". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  5. ↑ "Ranji Trophy, 2017/18: Most Wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  6. ↑ "Group B, Vijay Hazare Trophy at Dharamsala, Feb 11 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  7. ↑ "Sanju Samson among 13 players sanctioned by Kerala". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  8. ↑ "Ranji Trophy: Kerala's MD Nidheesh reaps the benefits of perseverance". The Times of India.
  9. ↑ "Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Hard work pays off for M. D. Nidheesh". Sportstar. The Hindu.
  10. ↑ "Group A, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at Krishna, Feb 21 2019". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  11. ↑ "Ruturaj Gaikwad smashes third successive ton, Prerak Mankad steps up with bat and ball". ESPNcricinfo.
  12. ↑ "Records / Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2021/22 - Kerala / Batting and bowling averages". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  13. ↑ "List of sold and unsold players". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  14. ↑ "Mumbai Indians sign MD Nidheesh despite a disastrous trial". Crictracker.
  15. ↑ "IPL auctions 2018: Meet the Kerala stars entering the big league". The New Indian Express.

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