Pushkar Shivkumar Sharma, an Indian-born Kenyan cricketer[1] 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.[2] He made his debut on 17 November 2022 against Saint Helena.[3]
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| Born | 12 October 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left-arm medium-fast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| T20I debut (cap 43) | 17 November 2022 v Saint Helena | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 30 November 2023 v Zimbabwe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 3 March 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic career edit
Mumbai (India)
Pushkar Sharma captained the Mumbai Under-16 team during the 2014-15 season,[4] with Prithvi Shaw playing under his leadership. Additionally, Pushkar Sharma trained alongside Arjun Tendulkar in the Mumbai Under-16 probables squad.[5]
Pushkar Sharma and Yashaswi Jaiswal played together in the Mumbai Under-16 camp.
Uganda Cricket Series (Uganda)
Pushkar Sharma starred for Kutchi Tigers CC in the UCA National Premier League - 2024, claiming 3 wickets and scoring 35 runs to secure victory on April 14, 2024, earning the Man of the Match award.[6]
Npca Super Division 50 Over League (Kenya)
In the 2021 Nairobi Province Cricket Association (NPCA) 50 overs Super League, batsman Pushkar Sharma emerged as the top scorer, amassing 841 runs in just 14 innings, including four centuries and a three half-century to his name.
However, in 2023, his total score in the NPCA league saw him finish as the second-best run scorer with 730 runs.
Npca T20 League 2024 (Kenya)
On February 11, 2024, Pushkar Sharma scored 74 runs against Swamibapa Sports Club in the Nairobi Province Cricket Association (NPCA) league.[7]
On 17 February, Pushkar Sharma scored 51 runs against Kanbis,[8] he continued his form on 18 February, scoring 68 runs against SCLPS,[9] to achieve a feat by of three consecutive half-centuries.
Pushkar Sharma scored 319 runs in 6 matches, finishing as the top scorer for Ruaraka Sports Club and securing the 4th position in the NPCA T20 league.
International career edit
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.[10]
In his debut match on November 17, 2022, Pushkar Sharma achieved an unbeaten score of 15* against Saint Helena.
In the fourth match against Seychelles, Kenya won by 7 wickets. Pushkar scored 33 runs, the highest in the match, which included 5 fours and 1 six for the Kenya team.
2022–23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier edit
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.[11] In the second match against Nigeria, he claimed 1 wicket for 15 runs in 3 overs.[12] In the third match against Tanzania, Pushkar scored an unbeaten 32 runs in a 17-balls.[13] Wrapping up the qualifiers, Pushkar contributed 21 runs against Zimbabwe, only to be dismissed by a stumping off Sikandar Raja's bowling.[14]
Early life edit
In the realm of school cricket, he represented 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.[15]
Biography edit
Pushkar Sharma got married to Sita Sharma on December 7, 2023..[16]
References edit
- ^ "India-born cricketer Pushkar Sharma to play for his adopted country Kenya". ANI News. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ IANS (27 December 2022). "India-born Cricketer Pushkar Sharma Ready To Represent 'Adopted' Country Kenya". TheQuint. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "India-born cricketer Pushkar Sharma to play for his adopted country Kenya". ANI News. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ Satyam, Ashish (7 February 2023). "Noida To Nairobi: Story Of Pushkar Sharma, Ex-Mumbai U-16 Captain Who Now Represents Kenya". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ^ Kalamegam, Pradeep (11 June 2014). "Arjun Tendulkar included in Mumbai Under-16 probables squad". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "League: Nyakasura CC vs Kutchi Tigers CC - Uganda Cricket Series". cricclubs.com. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (12 February 2024). "Stray Lions 'A' floor Kanbis 'A' to maintain unblemished run in NCPA T20 League". Pulse Sports Kenya. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Kanbis A Team vs Ruaraka A Team Cricket Match Summary and Scoreboard - CricHeroes". cricheroes.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Ruaraka A Team vs SCLPS YL A Team Cricket Match Summary and Scoreboard - CricHeroes". cricheroes.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "Collins Obuya is like Virat Kohli for us, I opened along with him in Africa T20WC qualifiers: India-Born Kenyan cricketer Pushkar Sharma". cnbctv18.com. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
- ^ "Cricket scorecard - Kenya vs Rwanda, 1st Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Cricket scorecard - Kenya vs Nigeria, 4th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "kenya vs tanzania cricket - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "KENYA vs ZIM, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023/24, 19th Match at Windhoek, November 30, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Satyam, Ashish (7 February 2023). "Noida To Nairobi: Story Of Pushkar Sharma, Ex-Mumbai U-16 Captain Who Now Represents Kenya". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ "Grand Celebration as Pushkar Sharma Ties the Knot with Sita Mishra in a Lavish Ceremony - Krida News". 15 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
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