Profile:
Full name: Nitesh Gershom Samuel
Date of birth: 2 September 2006
Birthplace: Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
Batting: Right-handed (top-order / opening batter)
Bowling: Right-arm medium-fast
Role: Specialist batter (occasionally bowls)
Known for strong academic background (attended James Ruse Agricultural High School) and initially considered medicine before focusing on cricket.
Cricket Career Highlights:
Selected for Australia U19 squad for the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup
One of the leading young batters in NSW pathway cricket
Plays club cricket for Parramatta Cricket Club
Breakthrough Performance:
Player of the Tournament – Australian U19 National Championships (2025)
Scored:
364 runs at an average of 91.
Included multiple big scores (e.g., 129, 94, 81).
In U19 World Cup matches, he has played steady anchor roles (e.g., unbeaten 77*, 60*).
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