Mohit Sharma

Cricketer

Indian Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, Haryana

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/09/1988
Age37 years (died on 03, Dec, 2025)
BirthplaceBallabhgarh, Faridabad, Haryana
Date of Death03/12/2025

Latest News about Mohit Sharma

03/12/2025

Mohit Sharma announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 3 December 2025. The right-arm medium-fast bowler ended a career that included India appearances across 34 international matches and a long IPL run with teams such as Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capitals, and Gujarat Titans.

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Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight68 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Family

FatherMahipal Sharma
MotherSunita Sharma
SpouseShweta Sharma

Career

International Debut
ODI1 August 2013 vs Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
T2030 March 2014 vs Australia in Dhaka
Coach/MentorIan Pont
Jersey Number#6 (India), #18 (IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State TeamIndia, Haryana, Delhi, India A, Chennai Super Kings, North Zone, Indians, Kings XI Punjab, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans
Nature on fieldCalm
Likes to play againstPakistan
Favourite BallSlower delivery
Records (main ones)
  • Took 2 for 26 in his ODI debut vs Zimbabwe to become the Man of the Match.
  • In IPL 7 in 2014, he won the purple cap for taking 23 wickets.
Career Turning PointWhen he took 37 wickets in 8 matches of 2012-13 Ranji season with an average of 23.24.

Favourites

Cricketer
Batsman
Bowler
FoodKadhi chawal and bhindi
Actor
ActressDeepika Padukone

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mohit Sharma does not smoke.
2. It is not known if Mohit Sharma drinks alcohol.
3. Mohit Sharma dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in a First-Class cricket match at Lahli in October 2013.
4. In 2008, Mohit Sharma faced a year-long break from the game due to a back injury.
5. During his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2013, Mohit Sharma took 20 wickets, making him the second-best bowler of the tournament.
6. Mohit Sharma was named Man of the Match in his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2013.
7. He learned bowling skills at the Faridabad Academy.
8. Mohit Sharma is a big fan of soccer player Lionel Messi.
9. Despite his successes, Mohit Sharma remains humble and still resides in his original house, visiting the cricket academy where he trained and sharing facilities with other students.
10. In 2023, after a two-year break from the IPL, Mohit Sharma returned to play for the Gujarat Titans and achieved the third position in the leading wicket-takers' list with 24 dismissals at an average of 13.54 in the 26th season.
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