Rajesh Premji Varsani (born 29 July 1982) is an

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-born

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former

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er. Varsani was born at

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in the Indian state of

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in July 1982. He emigrated to Kenya and later made two appearances in

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for the

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against the

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in the

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. He scored 57 runs in the first match, helping Kenya to a 66 runs victory. In the second match he kept wicket in place of

Jeshani Naran Jeshani Mansukh Naran (born 20 June 1988) is an Indian-born Kenyan former cricketer. Varsani was born at Bhuj in the Indian state of Gujarat in June 1988. He emigrated to Kenya and later made a single appearance in first-class cricket for Keny ...

, though was less successful with the bat, being dismissed for a single run by

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. Varsani did not feature again for Kenya following these matches.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Varsani, Rajesh 1982 births Living people People from Bhuj Indian emigrants to Kenya Kenyan cricketers