Shaukat Dukanwala is a cricketer associated with the United Arab Emirates national cricket team. He is of Indian origin and is among several South Asian expatriate players who have represented the UAE in international cricket.
Key facts
| Name | Shaukat Dukanwala |
|---|---|
| Known for | Cricket |
| National team | United Arab Emirates |
| Origin | India |
Background
The United Arab Emirates cricket team has historically drawn many of its players from the country's large South Asian expatriate community, including a significant number of cricketers of Indian origin. Dukanwala is part of this tradition of players who developed their cricket in or around the UAE domestic structure and went on to represent the national side.
Career
Dukanwala played for the UAE during a period when the team competed in International Cricket Council associate-level tournaments, including ICC Trophy events that served as qualifying competitions for the Cricket World Cup.
Significance
Players such as Dukanwala contributed to the development of UAE cricket at a time when the country was establishing itself as one of the leading associate cricketing nations, paving the way for later generations of Emirati and expatriate cricketers.
Related topics
- United Arab Emirates national cricket team
- ICC Trophy
- Cricket in the United Arab Emirates
- Indian diaspora in the United Arab Emirates
- Associate member of the International Cricket Council
References
- Wikidata entry: Q7490760