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Sijomon Joseph
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 September 1997 Kidangoor, Kottayam, Kerala |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm offbreak |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2017- present | Kerala |
Source: Cricinfo, 14 October 2017 | |
Sijomon Joseph (born 28 September 1997) is an Indian cricketer who represents Kerala in domestic cricket. He is a left-handed batsman and all-rounder who bowls left-arm offspin.[1]
Early life
Sijomon was born on Kidangoor on Kottayam district of Kerala to Lisy and Joseph.[2] He lost his father at a very young age. He was introduced to cricket by his brothers, Lijo and Liju.[3] He was initially a left-arm fast bowler who later switched to spin-bowling by the advise of his coach, Jeen.[4][3] He graduated high school from St. Antony's Public School, Kanjirapally. He is graduated from Sacred Heart College, Thevara.[3]
Domestic career
He made his first-class debut for Kerala in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy on 14 October 2017.[5] Later that month in his second match, he took his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.[6][7]
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.[8] On 2018-19 Ranji Trophy he played a significant role on leading Kerala to the semifinals.[2] He made his List A debut on 26 September 2019, for Kerala in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[9] He captained KCA Royals to win the inagural season of KCA President's Cup T20.[10]
References
- ↑ "Sijomon Joseph". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ajith Kumar, P.K (19 January 2019). "Sijomon Joseph- Kerala's unlikely hero with the bat". sportstar.thehindu.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 കാസിം, സിറാജ് (5 February 2017). "എറിഞ്ഞിടാന് 'വിശ്വാസ'ത്തോടെ സിജോ മോന്". Mathrubhumi (in മലയാളം).
- ↑ Sinha, Shreyash (3 June 2018). "Rahul sir is the best coach I have ever come across says Kerala's Sijomon Joseph". Sports Keeda.
- ↑ "Group B, Ranji Trophy at Nadiad, Oct 14-17 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ↑ "Jalaj, Joseph star as Kerala snatch victory". ESPN Cricinfo. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ↑ "Sijomon Joseph spins Kerala to victory against Rajasthan". timesofindia.
- ↑ "Sanju Samson among 13 players sanctioned by Kerala". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ↑ "Elite, Group A, Vijay Hazare Trophy at Bengaluru, Sep 26 2019". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ↑ Narayanan, S (24 March 2021). "KCA Royals win President's Cup". timesofindia. Retrieved 24 March 2021.