Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Adi Ashok |
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| Nickname | Adi |
| Known for | Representing New Zealand internationally in limited-overs cricket |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mount Albert Grammar School, Auckland |
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| College/ University | University of Auckland |
| Educational Qualification | Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Exercise Science (as of January 2026) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Asian (South Indian) |
| Tattoo | A film punchline in Tamil 'En vazhi thani vazhi' on his right arm |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affair/Girlfriend | Ellie Toogood (former cricketer) |
Family
| Father | Ashok Dinakaran |
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| Mother | Uma Sethuraman |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Domestic/State Team | Auckland Aces | ||||
| Jersey Number | # 1 (Auckland Ace) | ||||
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| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg-break and googly | ||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Rajinikanth |
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Style Quotient
| Known For | His tattoo reflecting a famous dialogue from Tamil cinema and unique bowling style |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/adishok5/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and moved to New Zealand at the age of four, starting his cricket journey. | |
| Studied at Mount Albert Grammar School, famed for producing New Zealand cricketers. | |
| Honoured with the 'Best Under 19 Cricket Player Award' in 2019 in Auckland. | |
| Participated in the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, gaining international youth exposure. | |
| Enjoys playing golf alongside cricket. | |
| An avid dog lover and bilingual in Tamil and English. | |
| Maintains a close relationship with grandparents, visiting India yearly. |
