Career
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 2012-2013 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 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 Interstate Commerce Commission World Twenty20 tournament in Bangladesh.
His debut match was against Australia.
He took one wicket when he bowled out Australian all-rounder Shane Watson.
