Overview
Gulshan Kumar Jha (Nepali: गुलशन कुमार झा; born 17 February 2006) is a Nepalese cricketer who plays as an all-rounder for the Nepal national cricket team. He came to international attention in 2021 when, at the age of 15, he became the youngest cricketer to represent Nepal and one of the youngest players ever to feature in a One Day International (ODI) match.
Key facts
| Full name | Gulshan Kumar Jha |
|---|---|
| Native name | गुलशन कुमार झा |
| Date of birth | 17 February 2006 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Role | All-rounder |
| National team | Nepal |
| International debut | 2021 |
| Notable distinction | Youngest player to represent Nepal; third-youngest ODI cricketer of all time |
Background
Jha emerged through Nepal's domestic cricket structure as a young all-rounder, and was selected for senior international duty while still in his mid-teens. His selection reflected both his form at the junior level and the Nepal Cricket Association's willingness to introduce young talent into the senior side.
Career
Jha made his debut for Nepal in 2021 at the age of 15. By doing so, he became the youngest person to play international cricket for Nepal. The debut also placed him among the youngest cricketers ever to feature in an ODI, with records ranking him as the third-youngest ODI cricketer of all time at the time of his appearance.
Significance
Jha's early international call-up is significant within the wider development of cricket in Nepal, an Associate member nation of the International Cricket Council that gained ODI status in 2018. His debut underscored the depth of emerging young talent in the country and added Nepal's name to the global record books for youngest ODI debutants.
Related topics
- Nepal national cricket team
- Cricket Association of Nepal
- One Day International
- List of youngest ODI cricketers
- Cricket in Nepal
References
- Gulshan Jha — English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q108576598