Nedumankuzhy Paulose Basil, (born 20 October 1996) commonly known as NP Basil[1] is an Indian cricketer who plays for Kerala in domestic cricket. He is a right-handed medium-pacer.[2]
Domestic career
Basil was born on 20 October 1996 in Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district of Kerala.[2] He started his cricketing career at Perumbavoor Cricket Club and later moved to Ernakulam District Academy. He has represented Kerala in all age-group levels.[3]
He made his first-class debut for Kerala on 27 January 2020 in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.[4] He played two matches in the tournament and took four wickets with a best bowling figure of 3/54 against Vidarbha.[5][3] He made his List A debut on 20 February 2021 for Kerala in the 2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[6] His best-bowling figure (3 for 57 in eight overs) from the tournament came against Karnataka in a losing cause.[7][8] He played 5 matches in the tournament and took 5 wickets.[9]