Mohit Sharma
Quick Facts
Biography
Mohit Mahipal Sharma (born 18 September 1988) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Haryana. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler.
Following his work with pace bowling coach Ian Pont, Sharma picked up 37 wickets from 7 games at an average of 23 in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy. He was then contracted by the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings for the 2013 season. He played 15 matches in 2013 Indian Premier League and took 23 wickets.
International career
Sharma made his international debut for India in 4th ODI against Zimbabwe during India's tour of Zimbabwe. Sharma bowled an economical spell (2/26 in 10 overs) and took his first wicket in his fourth over dismissing Zimbabwe opening batsman Sikandar Raza. Sharma became the second Indian after Sandeep Patil to be adjudged man of the match on ODI debut.
Sharma made his T20I debut for India during the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 tournament in Bangladesh. His debut match was against Australia. He took one wicket when he bowled out Australian all-rounder Shane Watson. He is the Third Highest Wicket Taker for India in 2015 Cricket World Cup.He took wicket of Sachin Tendulkar in his final Ranji match
Awards
ODI cricket
Man of the Match awards
S No | Opponent | Venue | Date | Match Performance | Result |
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1 | Zimbabwe | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | 1 August 2013 | 10-3-26-2 ; DNB | India won by 9 wickets. |