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Basil Thampi

NameJordan Kingdon
Date of Birth
Age
NationalityAustralian
Player StatusAvailable
Playing RoleBatting All-Rounder (Spin)
Bowling StyleSLA Orthodox Spin
Batting StyleRH Opening Bat
Entry Route (UK)International Sportsperson Visa
Major TeamsWynnum Manly District Cricket Club
Coaching QualificationsUKCC Level 2
I am an Australian-born cricketer, specializing as a left-arm off-spinner and opening batsman. I spend my Australian summers playing premier cricket in Australia, and in 2023, I took my skills to England, where I embraced the challenges of playing abroad and adapting to different conditions. In 2024, after a steady premier grade season, I continued my cricket journey by spending the Australian winter in the Netherlands, where I began to excel with the ball and marked a significant improvement in my bowling performances. My experience across different countries has enhanced my game, making me a well-rounded and adaptable cricketer.
The highlight of my career came when I debuted in first grade at 18 years old and had an impressive performance against test leg spinner Mitch Swepson, hitting him for three sixes and a four. In the following match, I celebrated another milestone by scoring my maiden first grade fifty against a team with several professional cricketers. A year later, I further cemented my reputation with a memorable 96 against the same team I had debuted against, once again facing Swepson. Another significant moment was my gritty innings of 40 off 150 balls in a two-day match, where I faced numerous short balls from four Queensland Bulls bowlers. This challenging and no-thrills innings demonstrated my determination and resilience.
Team (Season) Mts Inns NO Runs HS Ave Ovs Runs Wkts BB Avg
Strabane (2022)
Plympton (2021) 14 12 1 174 43 15.82 107 456 18 4/30 25.33
Dukinfield (2019) 18 17 1 345 67* 21.56 137 750 35 5/37 21.43