Nationality: Switzerland
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Date of Birth: 2005-01-15 Age: 20

Emerging from the tranquil Swiss landscapes not traditionally known for their contribution to cricket, Roshanth Karunamoorthy's rise in the cricketing world is as unique as it is inspiring. Born on January 15, 2005, in Switzerland, Roshanth was drawn to cricket at a young age, enamoured by the game primarily through his father, keen on bringing a slice of the sport to his homeland. Swiss winters naturally lent themselves to indoor practice sessions, where Roshanth honed his skills with a fierce dedication that set him apart from his peers.
Roshanth's initial exposure to competitive cricket came through local tournaments, but it wasn't long before his talents caught the eye of international scouts. His transition from promising talent to professional player was swift. By the age of 17, Roshanth made his professional debut, showcasing his prowess both with the bat and the ball. As an all-rounder, his left-handed batting was marked by nimble footwork and tactical astuteness, while his right-arm fast bowling was noted for its lethal accuracy and cunning variations.
In terms of achievements, Roshanth found himself being pivotal in Switzerland clinching the European Cricket League title in 2023. His all-round performance not only illuminated the fledgling team's potential but also etched his name into the annals of Swiss cricket history. In a memorable nail-biter against Spain, he displayed durability and flair, securing an unbeaten fifty alongside crucial wickets that hinted at his uncanny ability to thrive under pressure.
His career has been punctuated by riveting matches, none more so than the encounters against neighbouring rivals Germany. The games between these two sides have become a canvas for Roshanth's artistry, with numerous instances where his composed batting shielded his team from impending defeats and his bowling punctured rival line-ups.
Playing on pitches across Europe, Roshanth has developed a resilient playing style. His batting is characterised by strategic manipulation of the field and his bowling, an uncanny knack for swinging the ball both ways under grey skies—a skill he developed during arduous training sessions in Swiss cricket academies.
One of the defining moments of his career came when he took a hat-trick against Scotland in 2022, a feat that became a defining highlight in his burgeoning career. Roshanth's burgeoning impact is testament not only to his skills but also to his unyielding devotion to cricket, adding a gentle yet forceful Swiss accent to the global cricket narrative.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 32 | 11.00 | 22 | 150.00 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2024-07-10