Salman Nizar (born 30 June 1997) is an Indian cricketer who represents Kerala on domestic cricket.[1] He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm offspinner.[2]
Domestic career
After representing Kerala in U-14, U-16,[3] and U-23 levels,[4] Salman made his first-class debut for Kerala on 6 February 2015 in the 2014-15 Ranji Trophy against Assam.[5] He was the top-scorer for Kerala the quarter-final match against Vidarbha in the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy scoring 62 runs from 102 balls.[6] He scored his career-best score in the format of 91* against Punjab in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy.[7][8][9]
He made his List A debut for Kerala in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 25 February 2017 against Tripura.[10] He scored his highest individual score in format of 82 runs* in this match.[11] He finished as his side's leading run-scorer in the tournament scoring 215 runs from six matches.[12]
He made his Twenty20 debut for Kerala in the 2017–18 Zonal T20 League on 8 January 2018 against Hyderabad.[13]
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.[14]
He played for KCA Lions in the 2020-21 KCA President's Cup T20.[15][16]
References
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- ^ "Salman Nizar". Cricket Archive.
- ^ "Salman Nizar". Cricbuzz.
- ^ "Kerala sack coach P Balachandran mid-season". ESPN Cricinfo.
- ^ "Group C, Kannur, Feb 6 - 9 2015, Ranji Trophy". ESPN cricinfo.
- ^ "Sarwate bags six as Vidarbha complete massive win". ESPN cricinfo.
- ^ "Elite, Group A, Thumba, Jan 11 - 13 2020, Ranji Trophy". ESPN cricinfo.
- ^ "Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Defiant Salman Nizar rescues Kerala against Punjab". Sportstar. Thehindu.
- ^ "Ranji Trophy: Salman stands tall amid the ruins for Kerala". The Times of India.
- ^ "Vijay Hazare Trophy, Group B: Kerala v Tripura at Bhubaneswar, Feb 25, 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Karthik ton gives Tamil Nadu winning start". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2016/17 - Kerala: Most runs". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
- ^ "South Zone, Inter State Twenty-20 Tournament at Vizianagaram, Jan 8 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Sanju Samson among 13 players sanctioned by Kerala". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ Mohammad, Farzan (5 March 2020). "KCA President's Cup 2021 : Full schedule, squads, match timings and live streaming details". Sports Keeda. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "KCA Presidents T20 Cup 2021: Full Squads & Team List". Wisden. 9 March 2021.