Jino Jojo is an Indian-born cricketer who has represented Denmark in international cricket. He is part of a small but growing group of South Asian–origin players who have featured in European associate cricket, contributing to the development of the game in northern Europe.
Key facts
| Full name | Jino Jojo |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Nationality | Danish (representative); Indian-born |
| Sport | Cricket |
| National team | Denmark |
Background
Jojo was born in India before moving to Denmark, where he took up competitive cricket. Denmark, though not a Test-playing nation, has a long cricketing tradition dating back to the 19th century and is an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The country's domestic structure is administered by the Dansk Cricket-Forbund (Danish Cricket Federation), founded in 1953.
Career
Jojo has appeared for the Denmark national cricket team in Associate-level competition. Players in this tier typically feature in ICC regional qualifiers, the ICC World Cricket League pathway, and bilateral fixtures against other European and Associate sides.
Significance
The presence of Indian-born players such as Jojo in Denmark's national setup reflects the broader influence of the South Asian diaspora on European cricket, where communities of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi origin have strengthened club and national-level participation in countries including Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway.
Related topics
- Denmark national cricket team
- Dansk Cricket-Forbund
- Cricket in Denmark
- Indian diaspora in cricket
- ICC Europe
References
- Wikidata entry: Q58756316