Tinu Yohannan is a bowler from India. In the Nepal Premier League he represented Lumbini Lions in Season 2 (2025). He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad. For Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026) he is head coach of Lumbini Lions. Born on 18 February 1979 in Kollam, Kerala, India; a right-arm medium-fast bowler who stands 6 ft 4 in tall. He was the first Kerala player to play Test and one-day international cricket for India, appearing in 3 Tests and 3 ODIs between 2001 and 2002.
He was selected in 2000 for the first intake of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore after training at the MRF Pace Foundation. He is the son of T. C. Yohannan, the long jumper who held India's national record for nearly three decades and represented India at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. His most extensive senior record is in FC cricket: 59 matches, 524 runs, 145 wickets.
About Tinu Yohannan
Born on 18 February 1979 in Kollam, Kerala, India; a right-arm medium-fast bowler who stands 6 ft 4 in tall. He was the first Kerala player to play Test and one-day international cricket for India, appearing in 3 Tests and 3 ODIs between 2001 and 2002. He was selected in 2000 for the first intake of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore after training at the MRF Pace Foundation.
He is the son of T. C. Yohannan, the long jumper who held India's national record for nearly three decades and represented India at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He played first-class cricket for Kerala from 1999 to 2008, taking 145 wickets in 59 matches, and was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for the 2009 IPL. After playing, he coached Kerala and, in 2024-25, Andhra.
He was Lumbini Lions' head coach in Season 2 (2025), when the Lions won their first NPL title, with Robin Singh as team mentor. Lumbini retained him as head coach for their Season 3 (2026) title defence, which opens on 26 October 2026 against Sudurpaschim Royals.
Player details
| Full name | Tinu Yohannan |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 February 1979 |
| Birthplace | Kollam, Kerala, India |
| Country | India |
| Playing role | Bowler |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium-fast |
| NPL role (Season 3) | Head coach — Lumbini Lions |
| NPL teams | Lumbini Lions — Season 2 (2025) |
Playing style and strengths
Tinu Yohannan is a right-handed bowler who bowls right-arm medium-fast.
His FC record underlines that role: a best of 43 across 59 matches. With the ball his LA figures read 63 wickets with a best of 3/22.
Tinu Yohannan’s NPL career
Tinu Yohannan’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 2 (2025) — Lumbini Lions. Head coach of Lumbini Lions for Season 2; the Lions recovered from a seventh-place finish in 2024 to win their first NPL title, beating Sudurpaschim Royals in the final on 13 December 2025.
Season 3 (2026). Retained as Lumbini Lions head coach for the Season 3 title defence; Online Khabar's NPL 3 preview (15 October 2026) confirms Lumbini appointed India's Tinu Yohannan.
Tinu Yohannan career records
Senior career figures for Tinu Yohannan as published by Wikipedia and copied exactly from the profile summary tables; figures are not recalculated here.
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 13 | 8* | — | 0/0 | 5 | 2/56 |
| ODI | 3 | 7 | 5* | — | 0/0 | 5 | 3/33 |
| FC | 59 | 524 | 43 | 11.64 | 0/0 | 145 | 6/61 |
| LA | 45 | 93 | 13* | 7.75 | 0/0 | 63 | 3/22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tinu Yohannan coaching in the NPL?
Yes — Tinu Yohannan is head coach of Lumbini Lions for Nepal Premier League Season 3 (2026).
Which NPL teams has Tinu Yohannan played for?
Tinu Yohannan represented Lumbini Lions in Season 2 (2025) in the Nepal Premier League. He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad.
What is Tinu Yohannan’s playing role?
He is a bowler. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast.
When was Tinu Yohannan born?
Tinu Yohannan was born on 18 February 1979 in Kollam, Kerala, India.
Sources
Tinu Yohannan — Wikipedia: Born on 18 February 1979 in Kollam, Kerala, India; a right-arm medium-fast bowler who stands 6 ft 4 in tall. He was the first Kerala player to play Test and one-day international cricket for India, appearing in 3 Tests and 3 ODIs between 2001 and 2002.
2026 Nepal Premier League — Wikipedia
As Dashain celebrations wind down, Nepal prepares for NPL 3 — Online Khabar: Lumbini retained him as head coach for their Season 3 (2026) title defence, which opens on 26 October 2026 against Sudurpaschim Royals.
Lumbini Lions retain Tinu Yohannan as head coach for NPL 2026 title defence — nplt20league: After playing, he coached Kerala and, in 2024-25, Andhra.
Yango becomes title sponsor for Lumbini Lions in Nepal Premier League — The Himalayan Times: He was Lumbini Lions' head coach in Season 2 (2025), when the Lions won their first NPL title, with Robin Singh as team mentor.
Follow Lumbini Lions
Lumbini Lions — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Rohit Paudel, Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora are among the Lumbini Lions players Tinu Yohannan coaches in Season 3 (2026). See the full Lumbini Lions squad.