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Karan Sonavale
Born in Mumbai, 31-year-old Karan
Sonawale is a prolific top-order
batsman and off-break bowler. He has
proved special recognition for himself
and also for Oman in the T20 format,
scoring runs at an impressive strike rate.
Jay Odedra
Jai Odedra from Porbandar
(Saurashtra) is an impressive off-
spinner. He has taken over 20 wickets
in ODIs and several crucial wickets
at excellent economy rates in T20s
while playing for Oman.

Ashish Odedra
Born in Junagadh, Gujarat, Ashish
Odedra is a left-arm spinner and
right-handed batsman. Since making
his international debut for Oman in
2024, he has performed well in the
middle order, including an unbeaten
ODI half-century.

Sohaib Khan
Sohaib Khan rose to the UAE national
team from Gaya district in Bihar. He
studied at Jamia Millia Islamia while in
India and represented the university's
cricket team. Recently, he played an
aggressive innings of 51 runs off 29
balls against Canada, contributing
significantly to the team's victory.

The way Indian-origin players are bringing glory to themselves
and India across the world through sports is a matter of pride
for every Indian. These sportsmen prove that no matter where
an Indian lives in the world, they can create their own identity
through hard work and dedication and remain connected to
their homeland.

Courtesy: Photos of all players taken from their social media
handles.

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