About Tinu Yohannan
Tinu Yohannan is a former India fast-medium bowler who made history as the first Kerala player to play both Test and one-day cricket for India. He is now the coach of the Kerala cricket team.
Career highlights
A tall athlete, Tinu trained with the MRF Pace Foundation and was selected in 2000 for the first intake of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. He played first-class cricket for Kerala.
He represented India in Tests and ODIs in the early 2000s and later moved into coaching, eventually taking charge of Kerala.
What audiences love about Tinu
Fans in Kerala see Tinu as a pioneer who opened the door for players from the state.
He comes from a sporting family; his father was a well-known athlete.
His role in developing Kerala cricket, which has since produced several India players, makes him a respected voice on talent development and a natural fit for regional brands and grassroots programmes.
Why brands work with Tinu Yohannan
Tinu offers pioneering credibility and strong appeal in Kerala. He suits Kerala brands, coaching and education campaigns.
Campaigns that suit Tinu Yohannan
- Kerala regional brands
- Cricket academies
- Education
- Sportswear
- Corporate events
Planning a campaign with Tinu
Story-led creative suits Tinu.
Booking Tinu Yohannan through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Tinu’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What history did Tinu Yohannan make? He was the first Kerala player to play Tests and ODIs for India.
What is his current role? Coach of the Kerala cricket team.
Where did he train? The MRF Pace Foundation and the National Cricket Academy.
How quickly can a booking with Tinu be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Tinu’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Tinu include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Tinu review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Tinu’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
Can Tinu do social media posts for a brand? Yes, subject to approval. Instagram posts, reels and stories are commonly bundled with endorsement and appearance deals, and the number of posts, captions and tagging are agreed in the contract.
Is Tinu available for events outside the season? Appearances in other cities can be arranged depending on schedule. Travel, stay and the appearance window are agreed upfront so the day runs smoothly.
Can we book Tinu for a virtual appearance? Video messages, live sessions and recorded greetings are often possible and can be a cost-effective option for internal events, launches and digital campaigns.
How is Tinu Yohannan’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Tinu’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Tinu Yohannan’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
