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Nikunj Akolkar

MBA UPES-27 | Middlesex County Club Cricketer England, UK | Volkswagen Ameo Cup Race Car Driver | Cricket Trainer for Colts London, UK

Dehradun

10+ years of work experience

Middlesex Titans Sports & Social Club
May 20236 mosOct 2023

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

- Played in the Middlesex County Cricket League as a sponsored overseas player. - Took on a leadership role, helping train and mentor junior players (colts section). - Demonstrated professionalism, commitment, and strong team contribution. - Adapted to UK playing conditions and multi-cultural team environments.
Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA)
Mar 201310 yrs 8 mosOct 2023

Gwalior

- Represented GDCA in U-13, U-15, U-19, and U-23. - Represented MPCA in U-19 and U-16 - Consistently recognized for performance, discipline, and growth as a team player.
Diu Community of Southall Cricket Club, London, UK
May 20211 yr 5 mosSep 2022

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

- Represented the club in the Middlesex Premier Cricket League (1st XI). - I was invited across two consecutive seasons as an overseas amateur player. - Gained exposure to English cricketing conditions and advanced my on-field decision-making. - I was selected based on prior experience with GDCA and MPCA teams in India.
Volkswagen
Feb 20191 moFeb 2019

Pune, Maharashtra, India

- Selected as one of the top drivers in a nationwide racing selection program. - Competed in the Volkswagen Ameo Cup driver development program at IndiKarting, Pune. - Developed racecraft, focus, and handling under pressure in a high-stakes motorsport setting.

Education

UPES

Master of Business Administration - MBA

UPES

20252 yrs2027
ITM University, Gwalior

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

ITM University, Gwalior

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MBA UPES-27 | Middlesex County Club Cricketer England, UK | Volkswagen Ameo Cup Race Car Driver | Cricket Trainer for Colts London, UK

About

I’m currently pursuing my MBA in Marketing at UPES Dehradun, building on my BBA in Business Administration. My focus is on developing strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills to contribute effectively in dynamic business environments. With a strong foundation in business principles and practical learning, I’m passionate about applying analytical approaches to real-world challenges and creating value through collaboration and innovation. Between 2022 and 2024, I played County Club Cricket in London, United Kingdom, as an invited overseas player. I represented teams in the Middlesex County Cricket League and Middlesex Premier Cricket League, consistently contributing as a wicketkeeper-batsman in the 1st XI. I also mentored junior players and supported youth development programs at the club level. Earlier, I represented Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) U-19 and U-16 and Gwalior division Cricket Association (GDCA) at multiple age levels (U-13 to U-23) that shaped my leadership, discipline, focus, and teamwork. In 2019, I was selected for the Volkswagen Ameo Cup— one of India’s premier racing championships—where I was among the top Indian drivers chosen through a national selection process. This experience sharpened my ability to stay composed, make quick decisions, and adapt under pressure. Whether in academics, sports, or leadership, I’m driven by discipline, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence. I'm always open to opportunities that allow me to grow, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully— on or off the field.

Location

Dehradun

Work experience

Overseas Cricketer – Wicketkeeper-Batsman | County Club Cricket, London, UK at Middlesex Titans Sports & Social Club, May 2023 - Oct 2023 · 6 mos, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, - Played in the Middlesex County Cricket League as a sponsored overseas player. - Took on a leadership role, helping train and mentor junior players (colts section). - Demonstrated professionalism, commitment, and strong team contribution. - Adapted to UK playing conditions and multi-cultural team environments.

Cricketer – GDCA Representative (U13–U23) at Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA), Mar 2013 - Oct 2023 · 10 yrs 8 mos, Gwalior, - Represented GDCA in U-13, U-15, U-19, and U-23. - Represented MPCA in U-19 and U-16 - Consistently recognized for performance, discipline, and growth as a team player.

Overseas Cricketer – Wicketkeeper-Batsman at Diu Community of Southall Cricket Club, London, UK, May 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, - Represented the club in the Middlesex Premier Cricket League (1st XI). - I was invited across two consecutive seasons as an overseas amateur player. - Gained exposure to English cricketing conditions and advanced my on-field decision-making. - I was selected based on prior experience with GDCA and MPCA teams in India.

Selected Race Car Driver – Volkswagen Motorsport India, Ameo Cup 2019 at Volkswagen, Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 · 1 mo, Pune, Maharashtra, India, - Selected as one of the top drivers in a nationwide racing selection program. - Competed in the Volkswagen Ameo Cup driver development program at IndiKarting, Pune. - Developed racecraft, focus, and handling under pressure in a high-stakes motorsport setting.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, UPES

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General, ITM University, Gwalior