Rohit Singh
Emirati cricketer (born 1993)
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Rohit Singh Jamwal (born 22 October 1993) is a former Emirati cricketer and captain who represented the United Arab Emirates national cricket team[1][2][3] at various levels, including Under-15, Under-19, and the senior national team. Known for his leadership, he captained the UAE Under-19 squad and led Heriot-Watt University to four consecutive championships in the Red Bull Campus Cricket tournament.[4] Following his cricket career, Jamwal transitioned into a career as a data scientist.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rohit Singh Jamwal |
| Born | 22 October 1993 |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm Medium |
| Role | Batting Allrounder |
| International information | |
| National side | |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 17 October 2016 | |
Early life and education
Born on October 22, 1993, Jamwal was educated at Delhi Private School in Sharjah before pursuing a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's in Data Science at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai.
Youth international career
- Under-15s: Jamwal's cricket talent was evident from a young age, and he represented the UAE Under-15 in the ACC Elite Asia Cup in 2007.[5]
- Under-19s: He had a distinguished Under-19 career, captaining the UAE team in numerous prestigious tournaments:
- 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
- ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2013[6][7]
- Tri-Nation Series with England and Pakistan in 2013[8]
- ACC Under-19 Elite Cup 2013[9]
University cricket career
- Heriot-Watt University: While studying in Dubai, Jamwal was a prominent figure in the university's cricket program. As captain of the Heriot-Watt University team, Jamwal achieved an extraordinary record by winning 16 consecutive knockout matches to qualify for four Red Bull Campus Cricket World Championships.
- Red Bull Campus Cricket World Finals[10]: As captain, he led his university's team to the World Finals of the Red Bull Campus Cricket tournament on multiple occasions in India and Sri Lanka (2015 - 2018), competing against top university teams from cricket-playing nations. He led his side to victories over India, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe in different editions of the world finals.
- Awards: His stellar performance earned him numerous individual accolades, including multiple "Best Batsman[11]" and "Player of the Tournament[12]" awards. He was also recognized for his leadership qualities with the "Best Leader Award"[4] from Red Bull in 2018.
UAE national team career
- 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup[13]: Jamwal was part of the UAE's provisional squad for the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.[14][15]
- 2014 ICC T20 World Cup[16][17]: Jamwal was selected for the UAE squad for the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.[18][19] His selection at a young age demonstrated his potential.
- International appearances: Jamwal made his List A debut for the UAE in a series against Oman in October 2016.
- UAE 'A' team captaincy: Jamwal also gained further leadership experience by captaining the UAE 'A' and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Development teams in several unofficial matches.
Playing style and recognition
As a right-handed middle-order batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler, Jamwal was a batting all-rounder. His leadership qualities were recognized by Red Bull, which awarded him the Best Leader Award in 2018.[4]
Post-cricket career
After ending his professional cricket career, Jamwal pursued a corporate career, leveraging his Data Science education. Since January 2019, he has been working as a data scientist.
