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Rohit Jhalani

Rohit Jhalani

Former Captain & Wicketkeeping Batsman
(Rajasthan Ranji Team, 1997-2012)

About Rohit Jhalani

Hi! Welcome to my website. I am a former first-class cricketer from Rajasthan specializing in batting and wicketkeeping. I represented Rajasthan Ranji Cricket Team from 1997 to 2011. Since then, I have associated myself with various causes and initiatives, some of which go beyond cricket. On this website, you can find all the information related to my cricketing stats, initiatives, ongoing campaigns and much more. If you are planning to collaborate with me, feel free to contact me via phone, email or just by filling up the form below.

Full name: Rohit Jhalani
Father’s Name: B.L. Jhalani
Born: September 1, 1978
Place : Jaipur, Rajasthan
Major teams : Rajasthan
Also known as : Ronnie
Batting styles : Right-hand bat
Fielding position : Wicketkeeper

Outstanding features of Achievements

Certified “O” Level Training Coach from the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI).

Member of the Apex Council, Rajasthan Cricket Association.

Players’ Representative (Male), Rajasthan Cricket Association.

Convenor of Ad hoc Committee 2018, Jaipur District Cricket Association (JDCA).

Member of The Selection Committee for the World Cup Winning Indian Team of Physically-Disabled Players.

Taking yearly Cricket Camps in Mayo College, Ajmer. One of the best and oldest Boarding School in India.

Associated With Football for Peace (India).

Represented Magpies Club in Mackay in Queensland, Australia as Captain-cum-Coach in 2012 & 2013.

Performance in Sports

  • Former Wicketkeeper With the Highest Victims in Rajasthan Cricket Team.
  • Member of Rajasthan Team That Played Irani Trophy for the year 2011 – 12
  • Member of Ranji Trophy Winning Team (Rajasthan) in 2010 – 11 and 2011 – 12.
  • Member of Duleep Trophy Winning team (Elite – C) in 2002 – 03.
  • Best Wicket keeping Performance in Ranji Trophy in the Year 2002 – 03.
  • National Record of taking 8 Victims in the debut match of Duleep trophy for Central Zone Year 2000-01.
  • Selected in the First batch Of National Cricket Academy [N.C.A.], Bangalore in the year 2000-2001 from all India level (which comprised prominent crickets such as Harbhajan Singh, S.S.Das, S.Sriram, Yuvraj Singh, Murli Kartik, Zahir Khan, Reetinder Sodhi, Mohd. Kaif, Tinu Yohanan and Sharandeep Singh)
  • Best Wicket keeping Performance in Duleep Trophy in Year 2001 – 02.
  • Awarded with the “Best Cricketer of Rajasthan” from Sir Mathura Das Mathur Trust, Rajasthan in 2002.
  • Record of Having Six dismissals in an inning in Ranji trophy match against Mumbai in 1999-00.
  • Represented Central Zone Team in National Senior Championship (Duleep Trophy) in the year 2000, 2001, 2002.
  • Represented Rajasthan State Team in the National Senior Championship (Ranji Trophy).
  • Represented Rajasthan State in the National Junior Championship (Cooch Bihar Trophy) in 1995-96.
  • Represented Rajasthan University in Inter University National Championship in 1995-96, 1996-97, and 1997-98.
  • Represented K.V.S. in “Under 19” National Championship (C. K. Naidu Trophy) in 1993, 1994.
  • Represented Rajasthan Colts Tour to England in the year 1998.
  • Record of Having Six dismissals in an inning in Ranji trophy match against Mumbai in 1999-00.
  • Member of the National Club of selected Wicket keepers of India.
  • Selected for N.C.A. camp for Wicket keepers Session 2002 at Mumbai.
  • Represented Central Zone Team in the National Senior Championship (Deodar Trophy) in 2007.

Initiatives

Here are a few initiatives that I am currently associated with.

Ladies First: A First of its Kind Women’s Sports Camp in Jaipur

“Ladies First” is a step towards bringing to surface the hidden talents in female players from around the country. It is organized by Safe Hands at Jaipuria Cricket Academy, a brainchild of mine which is immensely supported by Jaipuria Foundation.

Objectives

  • To build enough confidence in the state & national circuit that like-minded mentors from the game are seriously working towards creating platforms and atmosphere for these young talents.
  • To motivate aspiring young women cricketers by helping build their professional career.
  • To be able to build a strong network and database of rare talents.
  • To provide them multiple competitive platforms nationally & internationally.

Safe Hands Sports Ventures

Safe Hands is a premium Sports Consulting & Management Company specialized in conceptualizing, developing and delivering sports properties across a wide spectrum of platforms. The initiative is a collective effort of me and my wife, Vijaylaxmi Jhalani.

The company creates tailored communication plans and produce customized sporting properties aligned to our client’s specific strategic and marketing goals. Safe Hands provides a full range of consultancy and management services to deliver all aspects of the services such as venue booking, match organization, on site venue management, hospitality, tour operation and sponsor rights delivery.

Videos

In The News

A nostalgic collection of a few of my mentions in the leading Indian newspapers and magazines.

Contact Me

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Location

Jaipur Rajasthan