Nikita Miller
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Nikita O'Brien Miller is a West Indian cricket
er who plays international cricket for the West Indies and domestic cricket for Jamaica
. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and lower-order batsman. He was the leading wicket taker in the 2007–08 Carib Beer Challenge and in June 2008 he won his first one day international cap with the West Indies.
In the 2007–08 Carib Beer Challenge he was the leading wicket taker in the competition, taking 42 wickets in six games. In the final game of the regular season he took 4 wickets for 6 runs against the Windward Islands
as Jamaica won to win the league.
In doing so they reached the 2007–08 final, in which they faced Trinidad and Tobago
. Having never previously taken a five wickets in innings, Miller took 5 for 29 in the first innings. He followed this with 5 for 92 in the second innings, with Jamaica going on to win by 9 wickets.
Subsequent to end of the West Indies domestic season, Australia toured the Caribbean. Having not been selected for either the Test series or the initial or the first three ODIs, Miller was "surprised" to be one of three new players called up for the final two ODIs in St Kitts. The West Indies had already lost the series 3–0.
He made his West Indian debut on 4 July 2008, his first international wicket coming when he dismissed Michael Clarke
lbw. He finished with figures of 1 for 19 as the West Indies lost by 1 run. Two days later, in the final ODI of the series, he took 1 for 38, dismissing Luke Ronchi
. He was selected for the 2008 Associates Tri-Series in Canada
later that year, and took 3 for 19 against Bermuda, before taking 2 for 18 as the West Indies beat Canada in the final.
Miller made his Test debut on 9 July 2009. He was part of an understrength team fielded by the West Indies against Bangladesh; the 15-man squad included nine uncapped players. Including Miller, seven West Indies players made their debut and the side was captained by Floyd Reifer
who had played the last of his four Tests ten years earlier. The first XI had made themselves unavailable due to a pay dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board
.
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
er who plays international cricket for the West Indies and domestic cricket for Jamaica
Jamaica national cricket team
The Jamaica national cricket team is the representative first-class cricket team of Jamaica.-History:The team's history lasts back to 1895, when they played three matches against a touring side from England led by Slade Lucas, but because of the distance to the other cricketing countries, Jamaica...
. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and lower-order batsman. He was the leading wicket taker in the 2007–08 Carib Beer Challenge and in June 2008 he won his first one day international cap with the West Indies.
Career
Miller made his debut for Jamaica in the 2004–05 season. He plays for his club side Melbourne in the country's domestic league.In the 2007–08 Carib Beer Challenge he was the leading wicket taker in the competition, taking 42 wickets in six games. In the final game of the regular season he took 4 wickets for 6 runs against the Windward Islands
Windward Islands cricket team
The Windward Islands cricket team is a cricket team representing the member countries of the Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control. The team plays in the West Indies regional tournament....
as Jamaica won to win the league.
In doing so they reached the 2007–08 final, in which they faced Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago cricket team
The Trinidad and Tobago cricket team is the representative cricket team of the country of Trinidad and Tobago.The team takes part in inter-regional cricket competitions in the Caribbean, such as the Regional Four Day Competition and the WICB Cup, with the best players selected for the West Indies...
. Having never previously taken a five wickets in innings, Miller took 5 for 29 in the first innings. He followed this with 5 for 92 in the second innings, with Jamaica going on to win by 9 wickets.
Subsequent to end of the West Indies domestic season, Australia toured the Caribbean. Having not been selected for either the Test series or the initial or the first three ODIs, Miller was "surprised" to be one of three new players called up for the final two ODIs in St Kitts. The West Indies had already lost the series 3–0.
He made his West Indian debut on 4 July 2008, his first international wicket coming when he dismissed Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke (cricketer)
Michael John Clarke is an Australian cricketer. He was appointed captain of the Test and ODI teams on 30 March 2011. Nicknamed 'Pup', he is a right-handed batsman, and occasional left-arm orthodox spin bowler...
lbw. He finished with figures of 1 for 19 as the West Indies lost by 1 run. Two days later, in the final ODI of the series, he took 1 for 38, dismissing Luke Ronchi
Luke Ronchi
Luke Ronchi is an Australian professional cricketer who currently plays for Australia and Western Australia...
. He was selected for the 2008 Associates Tri-Series in Canada
2008 Associates Tri-Series in Canada
The 2008 Associates Tri-Series in Canada was a One Day International cricket tournament held in Canada. The tri-series involved the national teams of Bermuda, Canada and West Indies.-Points Table:-Matches:-----------------Final:...
later that year, and took 3 for 19 against Bermuda, before taking 2 for 18 as the West Indies beat Canada in the final.
Miller made his Test debut on 9 July 2009. He was part of an understrength team fielded by the West Indies against Bangladesh; the 15-man squad included nine uncapped players. Including Miller, seven West Indies players made their debut and the side was captained by Floyd Reifer
Floyd Reifer
Floyd Lamonte Reifer is a Barbadian cricketer. He is a left-handed middle-order batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler....
who had played the last of his four Tests ten years earlier. The first XI had made themselves unavailable due to a pay dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board
West Indies Cricket Board
The West Indies Cricket Board is the governing body for professional and amateur cricket in the West Indies...
.