Jitendra Vinayak Redkar, born 17 August 1967, is an Indian-born cricketer who played for the Oman national cricket team and was the former captain of Oman national cricket team, instrumental in Oman winning several ICC / ACC division tournaments. He also served as Technical Advisor cum Coach of Oman national team from 2007 to 2009. An accomplished wicket keeper and right-handed opening batsman played domestic cricket in Gujarat, Mumbai and later on in the Sultanate of Oman.
In his early days, Redkar represented Mumbai’s one of the most iconic cricket club – Parsee Gymkhana and caught the eye of one of the most respected cricket personalities of Mumbai, Late Shri Vasu Paranjape sir, who persuaded him to move to Oman to play in the top league cricket there. After series of impressive performances in the domestic tournaments in Oman, Redkar was selected to represent and subsequently lead the national cricket team of Oman. He retired from cricket in 2006 and was appointed Coach cum Technical Director of Oman, where he played a key role in streamlining cricket operations and overseeing cricket infrastructure development in Oman. He organized several training camps for National cricket team of Oman, liaising with ICC and ACC representatives, ensuring smooth functioning of cricket in Oman. For his contribution to Oman Cricket, Redkar was included in the "Hall of Fame" plaque placed at the Oman Cricket academy, as a part of celebrations to mark the historical milestone and achievement of Oman hosting ICC T20 World Cup in Oct 2021 in the newly constructed Oman Cricket Academy.
Notable achievements as a Coach/Technical advisor:
Notable achievements as a Player/Captain:
The Nepal national cricket team nicknamed The Rhinos and Gorkhalis, represents the country of Nepal in International cricket and is governed by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). They have been an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1996. Nepal were awarded Twenty20 International (T20I) status by the ICC in June 2014 until the 2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier. On 15 March 2018, Nepal gained One Day International (ODI) status for the first time, after winning the first playoff match in the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Nepal made their maiden appearance in the ICC global event at the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. They have been participating in international matches since 1996, including every ACC Trophy tournaments except 2015 ACC Twenty20 Cup in UAE, where they didn't participate. Nepal also participated in ICC World Cup Qualifier in 2001 2014 and 2018, ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in 2012, 2013 and 2015, ICC Intercontinental Cup in 2004 and 2005, ACC Fast Track Countries Tournament in 2004, 2005 and 2006, ACC Twenty20 Cup in 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013, Asian Games in 2010 and 2014 and ACC Premier League in 2014.
The United Arab Emirates national cricket team is the team that represents the United Arab Emirates in international cricket. They are governed by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) which became an Affiliate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1989 and an Associate Member the following year. Since 2005, the ICC's headquarters have been located in Dubai.
The Oman national cricket team is the team that represents the country of Oman and is governed by the Oman Cricket Board, which became an Affiliate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2000, and gained Associate status in 2014. The national side has played matches at Twenty20 International level. On 24 April 2019, Oman achieved One-Day International status for the first time until 2023, after they beat tournament hosts Namibia by four wickets in 2019 ICC World Cricket League Division Two.
The Kuwait national cricket team is the team that represents Kuwait in international cricket. The team is organised by the Cricket Kuwait, which has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 2005, having previously been an affiliate member since 1998. Kuwait made its international debut in 1979, but has only played regularly at international level since the early 2000s, appearing regularly in Asian Cricket Council tournaments since then. Beginning in the early 2010s, the side appeared in several World Cricket League events, although it was relegated back to regional level after the 2013 Division Six tournament.
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The Bahrain national cricket team is the team that represents the country of Bahrain in international cricket. The team is organised by the Bahrain Cricket Association (BCA), which became an ICC affiliate member in 2001 and an associate member in 2017.
The Iran national cricket team is a cricket team representing Iran in international cricket. They became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2003 and an associate member in 2017.
The Maldives national cricket team represents the country of the Maldives in international cricket. Although they did not become an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) until 2001, they have taken part in the ACC Trophy on every occasion since its inception in 1996. They have never progressed beyond the first round of the tournament. They became an associate member in 2017.
The Qatar national cricket team is the team that represents the State of Qatar in international cricket. The team is organised by the Qatar Cricket Association, which became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1999 and an associate member in 2017.
The Saudi Arabia National Cricket Team is the team that represents the country of Saudi Arabia in international cricket. The Team is organized by the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, which became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2003 and associate member in 2016. Saudi Arabia made its international debut at the 2004 ACC Trophy in Malaysia, and has since played regularly in Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments. After finishing second in the 2014 ACC Elite League, the team qualified for the World Cricket League for the first time. Saudi Arabia was due to compete in the 2015 Division Six event, but members of the team were denied visas by the host country, forcing the team to withdraw.
The United Arab Emirates women's national cricket team represents United Arab Emirates in international women's cricket and is organised by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).
Surya Kumar Ashok Yadav is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the Indian cricket team. Regarded as one of the best batters in Twenty20 cricket, he plays as a right handed batsman for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League and for the Mumbai cricket team in Indian domestic cricket.
Jatinder Singh is an Indian-born cricketer who plays for the Oman national cricket team. He made his debut for the Omani national side at the 2011 World Cricket League Division Three tournament. He is a right-handed top-order batsman.
Ajay Vrajlal Lalcheta is an Indian-born cricketer who plays for the Oman national cricket team. Lalcheta played underage cricket in India before emigrating to Oman, making his debut for the Omani national side at the 2011 ACC Twenty20 Cup. He played five matches at the 2012 World Twenty20 Qualifier in the United Arab Emirates, which were accorded full Twenty20 status.
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Jay Odedra is an Indian-born cricketer who plays for the Oman national cricket team. In January 2018, he was named in Oman's squad for the 2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two tournament. He made his List A debut for Oman on 8 February 2018.
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