Mohit Sharma Career
Domestic Career
Mohit Sharma debuted for Haryana during the 2011-12 season and had a promising start to his first-class career. Following that season, he received coaching from Ian Pont. In the 2012-13 season, he performed exceptionally well, taking 37 wickets in seven matches at an average of 23. He finished as the 5th leading wicket-taker of that season.
IPL Career
Mohit showcased his bowling skills while playing for Chennai Super Kings in the 2013 IPL season, earning praise from the audience. Chennai retained him for Rs. 2 crores for the next season, where he became the highest wicket-taker among uncapped players in a single IPL season, winning the purple cap with 23 wickets.
He later joined Kings XI Punjab for the 2016 and 2017 seasons, after which the team used the Right to Match card to bring him back for Rs. 2.4 crore. Mohit was signed by Kings XI Punjab for INR 6.5 crore in the IPL Player Auction 2016 and continued to represent them for the next three seasons. In the IPL 2020 Player Auction, the Delhi Capitals acquired the Haryana bowler for INR 50 lakh.
International Career
ODI Career
Mohit Sharma made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe on 1 August 2013 following his strong showings in the IPL. He continued his good form leading up to the World Cup, where he impressed with 13 wickets, ranking as India’s 3rd highest wicket-taker. Despite his initial success, Mohit Sharma struggled to regain his form after the World Cup.
T20I Career
Mohit Sharma made his T20 debut against Australia in 2014, where he secured one wicket. Following this, he was chosen to represent India in the 2014 World T20 held in Bangladesh. Throughout the tournament, he managed to claim three wickets for his team. In total, he participated in just 4 T20I matches for India and achieved a total of 6 wickets.
Mohit Sharma Personal Life
| Date of Birth |
18 September 1988 |
| Age (as of 2022) |
34 Years |
| Birthplace |
Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, Haryana |
| Zodiac sign |
Virgo |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, Haryana |
| School |
Aggarwal Public School, Ballabhgarh |
| College |
Not Known |
| Educational Qualifications |
Not Known |
| Family |
- Father– Mahipal Sharma
- Mother– Sunita Sharma
- Brother– Not Known
- Sisters – Not Known
|
| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Hobbies |
Watching football |
| Controversies |
Not Known |
Physical Stats
| Height (approx.) |
- in centimeters- 175 cm
- in meters- 1.75 m
- in Feet Inches- 5’ 9”
|
| Weight (approx.) |
- in Kilograms- 68 kg
- in Pounds- 150 lbs
|
| Body Measurements (approx.) |
- Chest: 38 Inches
- Waist: 32 inches
- Biceps: 13 Inches
|
| Eye Colour |
Black |
| Hair Colour |
Black |
Favourites
| Cricketer |
Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Bowler: Glenn McGrath and Dale Steyn |
| Food |
Kadhi chawal and bhindi |
| Actor |
Aamir Khan and Sylvester Stallone |
| Actress |
Deepika Padukone |
Wife
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends |
Shweta Sharma |
| Wife |
Shweta Sharma |
Cricket
| International Debut |
- Test– N/A
- ODI– 1 August 2013 vs Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
- T20– 30 March 2014 vs Australia in Dhaka
|
| Coach/Mentor |
Ian Pont |
| Jersey Number |
#6(India)
#18(IPL, County Cricket) |
| Domestic/State Team |
India, Haryana, Delhi, India A, Chennai Super Kings, North Zone, Indians, Kings XI Punjab |
| Nature on field |
Calm |
| Likes to play against |
Pakistan |
| Favourite Ball |
Slower delivery |
| Records (main ones) |
• Took 2 for 26 in his ODI debut vs Zimbabwe to became the Man of the Match.
• In IPL 7 in 2014, he won the purple cap for taking 23 wickets. |
| Career Turning Point |
When he took 37 wickets in 8 matches of 2012-13 Ranji season with an average of 23.24. |
Background
Mohit Sharma was born on September 18, 1988, to Mahipal Sharma and Sunita Sharma in Ballabhgarh. He holds the distinction of being the final player to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar for a duck in First-class cricket in 2013.
