Lokesha
Lokesh is 25 years visually impaired young boy of B2 category from Gangavati, Karnataka his parents are agriculturist and he completed Bachelor of Arts from Bangalore University. Lokesha an exciting top order batsman from Karnataka is known for his quick running between the wickets as well as for being an excellent fielder. He is one of the best fielder’s in world cricket right now. An unfortunate incident in his childhood cost Lokesha the vision in his right eye. He has been associated with Samarthanam since 2009. And he was encouraged to pursue cricket. Being an extrovert he loved taking up the challenges that came up with a team sport like cricket where one has to play with and against players from different cultures. This game has further enhanced his interpersonal skills building his confidence to negotiate through challenges of life.
- Hometown Karnataka
- Category B2
Achievements
- International T20 debut against Nepal during the 2016 Asia Cup played at Kochi.
- Part of the Asia Cup winning team in 2016
- ODI debut against Nepal at Kanpur in December 2019.
- Top run scorer in the second edition of IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy 2019-2020 in B2 category.
- Won two Man of the Match awards playing for Karnataka in the second edition of IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy.
- National level wall climber.
- National level athlete and won many prizes in running.
- Participated in many marathon events and won the prizes
- Participated in Para world championship selection trail
- Participated many school and other tournament and won the prizes also achieved man of match in many matches
- He was part of the 3rd T20 World Cup 2022 winning team and he recently took part in the IBSA world Games 2023 at Birmingham and won silver.
- He is also the backbone of Karnataka team
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