Suyash Sharma

Suyash Sharma
Sharma in 2024
Personal information
Born (2003-05-15) 15 May 2003 (age 21)
Bhajanpura, North East Delhi, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm leg-break
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023–2024Kolkata Knight Riders
Career statistics
Competition T20
Matches 7
Runs scored –
Batting average –
100s/50s –
Top score –
Balls bowled 168
Wickets 9
Bowling average 25.77
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 3/30
Catches/stumpings 0/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 30 April 2023

Suyash Sharma (born 15 May 2003) is an Indian cricketer, who is a leg spin bowler. He plays for Delhi cricket team in domestic cricket and previously appeared for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.[1]

Early life

Sharma hails from Bhajanpura in North East Delhi.[2] He developed his bowling action under the guidance of his childhood coach Suresh Batra.[3] He initially used to play cricket at Madras Club and DDCA club-cricket competitions.[4]

Career

In December 2022, Sharma was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders at a price of ₹20 lakhs to play for them in the Indian Premier League.[5] He made his Twenty20 debut on 6 April 2023, against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2023 Indian Premier League.[6] The leg spinner impressed on his debut match,[7] picking up three wickets guiding his team to a 81-run victory.[8] His bowling figures of 3 for 30 were also the second best for a spinner on IPL debut.[9] On 17 October 2023, he made his debut for Delhi and took his maiden T20 five-wicket haul against Madhya Pradesh in the 2023–24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.[10] He made his List A debut for Delhi on 23 November 2023, against Bihar in the 2022–23 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Profile: Suyash Sharma". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  2. ^ "How amateur Suyash Sharma signed up for KKR's magical mystery spin tour". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Suyash Sharma: Spotted by Virat Kohli's late coach, dazzles at Eden Gardens". Firstpost. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  4. ^ "IPL 2023: Guile, not mystery, Suyash Sharma's secret". Telegraph India. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Who is Suyash Sharma? - All you need to know about KKR's mystery leg-spinner". CricTracker. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  6. ^ "6 April 2023 | KKR vs RCB | 2023 Indian Premier League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Who is Suyash Sharma, KKR's 19-year-old spinner who impressed on IPL debut vs RCB". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Who is Suyash Sharma? KKR's 19-year-old debutant spinner who contributed to 81-run victory against RCB". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  9. ^ "Stats: Shardul Thakur's dream day, Suyash Sharma's memorable debut, and more". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  10. ^ "KKR Star Suyash Sharma Picks Fifer on Debut For Delhi in SMAT 2023 Against Madhya Pradesh". News18. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  11. ^ "BIHAR vs DELHI, Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023/24, Group C at Ahmedabad, November 23, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 December 2023.