MD Nidheesh was 17 years old when he started his cricketing journey in Chempu village in Kerala’s Kottayam district. Coming from a family of fishermen – his father would catch fish and mother sold them in the market – for the longest time, Nidheesh had no idea about how to pursue cricket as a career. … Read more
Kerala won the toss, unleashed fast bowler M. D. Nidheesh on Jammu and Kashmir, and ensured that his five-wicket haul restricted the opponent to 228 for 8 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals. With the surface at the MCA Stadium offering a tinge of green, Nidheesh (5 for 56) exploited the early … Read more
Kerala pacer MD Nidheesh’s inspiration to become a fast bowler has always been singular – former Indian international and fellow Malayalee S Sreesanth. “Sreesanth is my inspiration. I decided I wanted to become a fast bowler after watching him bowl for India. I have also been lucky to play alongside him. Even now, he … Read more