Jimmy Okello

Jimmy Okello (23 December 1987) is a former Ugandan cricketer.[1][2] He was a member of the Uganda national under-19 cricket team at the 2004 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and at the 2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Jimmy Okello
Personal information
Born (1987-12-23) December 23, 1987
Tanzania
Source: Cricinfo, 28 December 2017
Jimmy Okello
Personal information
Full name Jimmy Jamal Okello
Date of birth (1987-12-23) 23 December 1987
Place of birth Tanzania
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Adelaide Vipers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2010 Adelaide Cobras 24 (6)
2011 Croydon Kings 12 (1)
2017–2019 Adelaide Vipers 39 (22)
2019–2020 Northern Demons 20 (9)
2020 Adelaide Vipers 8 (2)
2021– Northern Demons 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 September 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 January 2019

Jimmy Okello made his List A debut for Ugandan cricket team at the 2007 ICC World Cricket League Division Three.[3] Just after the conclusion of the tournament, he along with fellow Ugandan cricketer, Patrick Ochan were reported missing and later it was revealed that these cricketers were seeking asylum in Australia.[4] The Ugandan Cricket Board later suspended both of these cricketers by preventing them from playing cricket further in the future for the national team by handling life bans to them.[5]

Association football

Jimmy has also played semi professional football for several clubs in the National Premier Leagues South Australia pyramid.[6]

References
  1. "Jimmy Okello". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  2. "Jimmy Okello | Uganda Cricket Team | Official Cricket Profiles | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  3. "Uganda call on Interpol to deport Ochan and Okello". Cricinfo. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  4. "Missing Ugandan players found". Cricinfo. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  5. "Life bans for Patrick Ochan and Jimmy Okello". Cricinfo. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
  6. "Jimmy Okello - Player Statistics".
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