Pushkar Sharma (cricketer)
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| Full name | Pushkar Shivkumar Sharma | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 12/10/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Narayan, Pushky | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left-arm medium-fast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Late Shiv Kumar Sharma ( Father), Sushma Sharma (Mother), Sita Sharma (Wife) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | https://pushkarsharma.godaddysites.com/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| T20I debut (cap 43) | 17 November 2022 v St Helena | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 30 November 2023 v Zimbabwe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2019- Present | Ruaraka Sports Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Purple Cap | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Mahadev Strikers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | Nakuru Lepards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Eldoret Elephants | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pushkar Shivkumar Sharma, an Indian-born Kenyan cricketer and the brand ambassador of IndiaFirst Life Insurance, earned his spot in the Kenya team after scoring 841 runs in 14 innings in the NPCA (Nairobi Province Cricket Association) Super Division League. He made his debut on 17 November 2022 against Saint Helena.
Domestic career
Pushkar Sharma captained the Mumbai Under-16 team during the 2014-15 season, with Prithvi Shaw playing under his leadership. Additionally, Pushkar Sharma trained alongside Arjun Tendulkar in the Mumbai Under-16 probables squad..
Pushkar Sharma and Yashaswi Jaiwal played together in the Mumbai Under-16 camp.
International career
He made his debut opening batting for Kenya in the 2022–23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers, sharing the opening partnership with Collins Obuya.
2022–23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier
In November 2023, he played his first match in the 2022–23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier against Rwanda. He took his debut wicket against Rwanda, claiming 1 wicket for 19 runs in his 4 overs.
In the second match against Nigeria, he took 1 wicket for 15 runs in 3 overs.
In the third match against Tanzania, He showcased an impressive batting performance, scoring an unbeaten 32*runs in just 17 balls.
In the last match of the qualifiers, Pushkar scored 21 runs against Zimbabwe. He was dismissed by being stumped off Sikandar Raja bowling.
Early life
In the realm of school cricket, he showcased his talents while representing Albarkaat Malik English School in Mumbai. His journey in club cricket commenced with Bohra Cricketers, marking the initiation of his endeavors beyond the school level.
Biography
Pushkar Sharma tied the knot with Sita Sharma on December 7, 2023.