Rohit Jhalani (born 1 September 1978) is a former Indian cricketer who played Indian domestic cricket for Rajasthan Cricket Team from 1997 to 2011.^[1] He is one of the few selected wicket-keepers in India who has taken more than 200 stump outs in various first-class cricket tournaments in India. He is a certified fitness coach from BCCI and currently spends his time and energy in coaching cricket & fitness to youngsters.

Rohit was also a convener in the JDCA Ad hoc committee 2018 and has also been elected as an executive member of Rajasthan Players Association.

Jhalanihas played 69 First-Class and 46 List-A matches since year 1997.^[2] He represented Rajasthan and Central zone in Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy.

Internationally, Rohit has played as a captain-cum-coach for Magpies Cricket Club ^[3] in Queensland, Australia and was awarded the best cricketer by Mackay Cricket Association in the year 2012–13. In England, he represented Rajasthan Colts tour in the year 1998.

Achievements

• Best Wicket keeping Performance in Ranji Trophy in Year 2002 – 03
• Best Wicket keeping Performance in Duleep Trophy in Year 2001 – 02
• National Record of taking 8 Victims in debut match of Duleep trophy for Central Zone Year 2000 – 01
• Selected for the First batch of National Cricket Academy [N.C.A.] at Bangalore in year 2000-2001

Awards and Honour

• Awarded “Best Cricketer of Rajasthan” award from Sir Mathura Das Mathur Trust, Rajasthan year 2002

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