Rojith Ganesh

Rojith Kalliparambil Ganesh (born 13 November 1993) better known as Rojith K.G is an Indian cricketer who represents Kerala in domestic cricket.[1] He is an allrounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm legspin.[2]

In this Indian name, the name Ganesh is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Rojith.

Rojith Ganesh
Personal information
Full nameRojith Kalliparambil Ganesh
Born (1993-11-13) 13 November 1993
Thrissur, Kerala, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm legbreak
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021Kerala
Career statistics
Competition LA T20
Matches 2 3
Runs scored 10 17
Batting average 10.00 8.50
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 6* 9*
Balls bowled 12 6
Wickets 0 0
Bowling average - -
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling - -
Catches/stumpings 3/0 0/0
Source: Cricinfo, 16 November 2021

Career

Rojith was born on Thrissur, Kerala.[1] He was included in the Kerala squad for 2020-21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 30 December 2020.[3] He was named in the Kerala squad to play the 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[4] He made his List A debut for Kerala on 22 February 2021 against Uttar Pradesh on 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[5] He played only 2 matches in the tournament scoring just 10 runs and didn't take a single wicket.[6] He was part of defending champions KCA Royals in 2020-21 KCA President's Cup T20.[7] Mumbai Indians signed up Rojith as their reserve player for the 2021 Indian Premier League.[8]

He was named in the Kerala squad to play the 2021-22 season of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.[9] He made his Twenty20 debut on 4 November 2021, for Kerala in the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.[10]

References
  1. "Rojith Ganesh". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  2. "Kalliparambil Rojith". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  3. Gauri (30 December 2020). "S. Sreesanth to be part of Kerala team in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Tournament 2021". Crictracker. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  4. "Shashi Tharoor stunned to see Sanju Samson removed as Kerala captain for upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy". Crictracker. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  5. "Elite, Group C, Bengaluru, Feb 22 2021, Vijay Hazare Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  6. Records / Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2020/21 - Kerala / Batting and bowling averages - ESPN Cricinfo
  7. Shukla, Shivani (24 March 2021). "Who is Mumbai Indians' New Addition 'Rojith Ganesh'? Know Here". ProBatsman.Com.
  8. "IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians Rope in Rojith Ganesh from Kerala as a Reserve Player". Cricket Addictor.
  9. "Sanju Samson to lead Kerala in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021". Crictracker. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  10. "Elite, Group D, Delhi, Nov 4 2021, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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