Salman Nizar Explained

Salman Nizar should not be confused with Salman Nazar.

Salman Nizar
Birth Date:30 June 1997
Birth Place:Thalassery, Kerala, India
Batting:Left-handed
Bowling:Right arm offbreak
Role:Batter
Club1:Kerala
Year1:2015present
Clubnumber1:12
Columns:3
Hidedeliveries:true
Column1:FC
Matches1:23
Runs1:843
Bat Avg1:30.10
100S/50S1:0/4
Top Score1:91
Catches/Stumpings1:17/–
Column2:LA
Matches2:20
Runs2:389
Bat Avg2:25.93
100S/50S2:0/2
Top Score2:82
Catches/Stumpings2:13/–
Column3:T20
Matches3:21
Runs3:281
Bat Avg3:40.14
100S/50S3:0/1
Top Score3:57
Catches/Stumpings3:12/–
Date:16 February 2024
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/826349.html Cricinfo

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salman Nizar . 25 February 2017 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  2. Web site: Salman Nizar. Cricket Archive.
  3. Web site: Salman Nizar. Cricbuzz.
  4. Web site: Kerala sack coach P Balachandran mid-season. ESPN Cricinfo.
  5. Web site: Group C, Kannur, Feb 6 - 9 2015, Ranji Trophy. ESPN cricinfo.
  6. Web site: Sarwate bags six as Vidarbha complete massive win. ESPN cricinfo.
  7. Web site: Elite, Group A, Thumba, Jan 11 - 13 2020, Ranji Trophy. ESPN cricinfo.
  8. Web site: Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Defiant Salman Nizar rescues Kerala against Punjab. Sportstar. Thehindu.
  9. Web site: Ranji Trophy: Salman stands tall amid the ruins for Kerala. The Times of India.
  10. Web site: Vijay Hazare Trophy, Group B: Kerala v Tripura at Bhubaneswar, Feb 25, 2017 . 25 February 2017 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  11. Web site: Karthik ton gives Tamil Nadu winning start. 25 February 2017. ESPN Cricinfo.
  12. Web site: Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2016/17 - Kerala: Most runs . ESPN Cricinfo . 9 October 2018.
  13. Web site: South Zone, Inter State Twenty-20 Tournament at Vizianagaram, Jan 8 2018 . 8 January 2018 . ESPN Cricinfo.
  14. Web site: Sanju Samson among 13 players sanctioned by Kerala . ESPN Cricinfo . 31 August 2018.
  15. Web site: KCA President's Cup 2021 : Full schedule, squads, match timings and live streaming details. Sports Keeda. Farzan. Mohammad. 5 March 2020. 19 May 2021.
  16. Web site: KCA Presidents T20 Cup 2021: Full Squads & Team List. 9 March 2021. Wisden.