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C Hari Nishaanth (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth16 August 1996

Age25 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceOoty (Udagamandalam), Tamil Nadu

ProfessionCricketer (Batsman)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Cheliyan Harinishaanth; Mother - Latha Harinishaanth; Sister - Mythreyi Niveditha

C Hari Nishaanth (Cricketer) Biography

Left-handed opening batter from Tamil Nadu who has represented Tamil Nadu in domestic formats, played in the TNPL and was signed by Chennai Super Kings for

Early life and background

Chezhian Hari Nishaanth was born on 16 August 1996 in Ooty (Udagamandalam), Tamil Nadu and grew up with roots in Coimbatore. He attended PSG College of Arts and Science. His family includes his father, Cheliyan Harinishaanth, his mother Latha Harinishaanth and a sister, Mythreyi Niveditha. Cricket figured early in his life: his father, who had wanted to play the game himself, influenced Hari Nishaanth’s development as a left-handed batter. He stands about 1.78 m (5'8") tall, with dark brown eyes and black hair.

Career

Hari Nishaanth is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler who has established himself as an opening batter for Tamil Nadu in India’s domestic circuit. He first came to notice in the 2013–14 Cooch Behar Trophy, scoring 352 runs across six matches, including three half-centuries. That early form foreshadowed a steady progression through age-group and club cricket.

He made his Twenty20 debut for Tamil Nadu on 21 February 2019 against Rajasthan in Surat. Across his T20 appearances for Tamil Nadu he has featured in 19 matches and accumulated 393 runs at a strike rate of 120.18, recording two fifties with a highest score of an unbeaten 92. His 92 not out came in a standout innings against Jharkhand and was one of the key knocks in Tamil Nadu’s campaign during the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

On 25 December 2019 he made his first-class debut for Tamil Nadu versus Madhya Pradesh in Indore, contributing 45 runs across two innings. He has also played List A cricket for Tamil Nadu; his List A debut came against Rajasthan, where he scored 20 off 28 balls. In six List A matches for Tamil Nadu he has a highest score of 73 and a total of 120 runs.

In the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) he turned out for Dindigul Dragons, scoring 323 runs in 10 matches for the franchise. At the domestic level he has been part of the Tamil Nadu squad that won the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy under captain Dinesh Karthik; across eight matches in that successful campaign he scored 248 runs, including an unbeaten 92 against Jharkhand and a not out 47 against Assam.

Franchise cricket and IPL

Hari Nishaanth has worn the number 16 jersey for both Tamil Nadu and Chennai Super Kings. At the Indian Premier League auction he was bought by Chennai Super Kings at a base price of 20 lakh INR. Joining CSK allowed him to share a dressing room with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a player he cites as an influence. He is also longtime friends with teammate Narayan Jagadeesan; the two played together through their teenage years and attended the same college.

Playing style and mentorship

Primarily an opening batsman, Hari Nishaanth combines a left-handed batting approach with occasional right-arm offbreak bowling. He has been coached and mentored by A.G. Gurusamy. Among players he admires, he has named Mahendra Singh Dhoni as his favourite batsman and Ravichandran Ashwin as his favourite bowler.

Public profile

Hari Nishaanth remains unmarried. His cricketing journey has included notable highs and learning moments: a high-profile run-out during the Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was followed by a strong comeback performance of 73 not out against Mumbai. He is known for aggressive batting in the shorter formats and for contributions at the top of the Tamil Nadu order.

Latest updates

As of the information available, Hari Nishaanth continues to represent Tamil Nadu in domestic competitions, has played in the TNPL for Dindigul Dragons, and has been part of the Chennai Super Kings IPL squad. His development through age-group tournaments, domestic T20 success and exposure with an IPL franchise mark him as a player with experience across formats and competitions.

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Recent Work

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2020–21)

Key contributor for Tamil Nadu in the tournament; scored 248 runs in eight matches, including 92* against Jharkhand and 47* against Assam, helping Tamil Nadu win the trophy.

2020-2021
Tamil Nadu (Domestic T20 and List A)

Represented Tamil Nadu across T20, List A and first-class formats; notable T20 highest score 92* and List A highest score 73.

2019-2021
Dindigul Dragons (TNPL)

Played for Dindigul Dragons, scoring 323 runs in 10 matches.

TNPL seasons up to 2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Opened the batting for Tamil Nadu across domestic formats
  2. Scored an unbeaten 92 in T20s and was a leading run-scorer in Tamil Nadu's 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph
  3. Signed by Chennai Super Kings at the IPL auction
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was C Hari Nishaanth (Cricketer) born?

16 August 1996

What is C Hari Nishaanth (Cricketer) known for?

Cricketer (Batsman)

What is C Hari Nishaanth (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Unmarried