Jimmy Okello (23 December 1987) is a former Ugandan cricketer. He was a member of the Uganda national under-19 cricket team at the 2004 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and at the 2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Jimmy Okello made his List A debut for Ugandan cricket team at the 2007 ICC World Cricket League Division Three. Just after the conclusion of the tournament, he along with fellow Ugandan cricketer, Patrick Ochan were reported missing and later it was revealed that these cricketers were seeking asylum in Australia. The Ugandan Cricket Board later suspended both of these cricketers by preventing them from playing cricket further in the future for the national team by handling life bans to them. Association football Jimmy has also played semi professional football for several clubs in the National Premier Leagues South Australia pyramid.
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