| Name | Yash Kothari |
| Date of Birth | 06-10-1995 |
| Age | 30 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Player Status | Pathway |
| Playing Role | Batting All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Bowling Style | SLA Orthodox Spin |
| Batting Style | RH Opening Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | Irish / Dutch Visa |
| Major Teams | Central Zone, Rajasthan, Chillaw Marians Cricket Club |
| Coaching Qualifications | ECB Core Coach |
** Only available for the Republic of Ireland & the Netherlands **
Yash Kothari is a dynamic Indian batting all-rounder who has been a standout performer for the star-studded Rajasthan side in recent years. A right-hand opening batter and canny left-arm spinner, Kothari has flourished since the post-COVID resumption of cricket, playing alongside national stars like Rahul Chahar and Ravi Bishnoi.
Domestic Record
His breakout moment came in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he smashed back-to-back centuries — 139 (v Jharkhand) and 109* (v Vidarbha) — finishing the tournament with 306 runs at an average of 102. He followed that up with a solid Ranji Trophy campaign, scoring 464 runs at 38.66, narrowly missing a century with a highest score of 96. While best known for his aggressive strokeplay, Kothari is also an effective, economical left-arm spinner, trusted at both age-group and senior levels; his white-ball success earned him Central Zone honours, where he took 3 wickets in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy. He returned to red-hot Ranji Trophy form in 2024/25, averaging 40.75. Across his first-class and List A career he has scored 1,211 and 508 runs respectively, with a List A highest score of 139.
UK League Record
In 2024, Kothari brought his talents to the UK and immediately made waves. Playing for Benwell Hill in the North East Premier League, he delivered a stellar debut season: 1,113 runs at 65.47, and 30 wickets at 26.10. He returned to the UK in 2025 for Alsager in the North Staffs and South Cheshire League, scoring 743 runs at 53.07 (HS 149) and taking 17 wickets at 32.65. In 2026 he signed for Ashington in the North East Premier League, adding a further 506 runs at 36.14 and 5 wickets at 60.20. Across three seasons, Kothari has established himself as one of UK league cricket's most dominant professionals, bringing game-changing ability with both bat and ball.
Outlook
Now open to a return in 2027, Kothari offers proven pedigree, international-level domestic experience, and the kind of match-winning quality with both bat and ball that any club would love to have.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Cricket Club (2026) | 506 | 36.14 | 5 | 60.20 |
| Alsager (2025) | 743 | 53.07 | 17 | 32.65 |
| Benwell Hill (2024) | 1113 | 65.47 | 30 | 26.1 |
| Name | Yash Kothari |
| Date of Birth | 06-10-1995 |
| Age | 30 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Player Status | Pathway |
| Playing Role | Batting All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Player Status | Pathway |
| Bowling Style | SLA Orthodox Spin |
| Batting Style | RH Opening Bat |
| Entry Route (UK) | Irish / Dutch Visa |
| Major Teams | Central Zone, Rajasthan, Chillaw Marians Cricket Club |
| Coaching Qualifications | ECB Core Coach |
** Only available for the Republic of Ireland & the Netherlands **
Yash Kothari is a dynamic Indian batting all-rounder who has been a standout performer for the star-studded Rajasthan side in recent years. A right-hand opening batter and canny left-arm spinner, Kothari has flourished since the post-COVID resumption of cricket, playing alongside national stars like Rahul Chahar and Ravi Bishnoi.
Domestic Record
His breakout moment came in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he smashed back-to-back centuries — 139 (v Jharkhand) and 109* (v Vidarbha) — finishing the tournament with 306 runs at an average of 102. He followed that up with a solid Ranji Trophy campaign, scoring 464 runs at 38.66, narrowly missing a century with a highest score of 96. While best known for his aggressive strokeplay, Kothari is also an effective, economical left-arm spinner, trusted at both age-group and senior levels; his white-ball success earned him Central Zone honours, where he took 3 wickets in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy. He returned to red-hot Ranji Trophy form in 2024/25, averaging 40.75. Across his first-class and List A career he has scored 1,211 and 508 runs respectively, with a List A highest score of 139.
UK League Record
In 2024, Kothari brought his talents to the UK and immediately made waves. Playing for Benwell Hill in the North East Premier League, he delivered a stellar debut season: 1,113 runs at 65.47, and 30 wickets at 26.10. He returned to the UK in 2025 for Alsager in the North Staffs and South Cheshire League, scoring 743 runs at 53.07 (HS 149) and taking 17 wickets at 32.65. In 2026 he signed for Ashington in the North East Premier League, adding a further 506 runs at 36.14 and 5 wickets at 60.20. Across three seasons, Kothari has established himself as one of UK league cricket's most dominant professionals, bringing game-changing ability with both bat and ball.
Outlook
Now open to a return in 2027, Kothari offers proven pedigree, international-level domestic experience, and the kind of match-winning quality with both bat and ball that any club would love to have.
| Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Cricket Club (2026) | 506 | 36.14 | 5 | 60.20 |
| Alsager (2025) | 743 | 53.07 | 17 | 32.65 |
| Benwell Hill (2024) | 1113 | 65.47 | 30 | 26.1 |