Sandeep Sharma

Sandeep Sharma is an Indian cricketer known for his right-arm medium-fast bowling. Here are some key points about him up to that point:

1. Early Life and Domestic Career: Sandeep Sharma was born on May 18, 1993, in Patiala, Punjab, India. He began his domestic cricket career playing for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy. He quickly gained attention for his ability to swing the ball both ways and his consistent line and length.
2. Indian Premier League (IPL): Sandeep Sharma has been a regular feature in the IPL since 2013. He initially played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) before being bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2018. He has been a vital part of SRH’s bowling attack, often opening the bowling and providing crucial breakthroughs with his swing bowling.
3. Bowling Style: Sandeep Sharma primarily relies on swing to trouble batsmen. He is known for his ability to move the ball both ways, which makes him effective in all formats of the game, especially in conditions conducive to swing bowling.
4. Domestic Success: Sandeep Sharma has been one of the leading wicket-takers for Punjab in domestic cricket. He has consistently performed well in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic competitions, earning praise for his disciplined bowling and knack for picking up crucial wickets.
5. Limited International Exposure: Despite his consistent performances in domestic cricket and the IPL, Sandeep Sharma has had limited opportunities at the international level. He has played a few matches for the Indian cricket team, mainly in T20 Internationals, but has not cemented his place in the national squad.
6. Role in IPL: In the IPL, Sandeep Sharma has been known for his effectiveness in the powerplay overs, where he often provides early breakthroughs for his team. His ability to swing the ball and control his line and length makes him a valuable asset for any team in the tournament.
7. Continued Growth: Sandeep Sharma has continued to evolve as a bowler, working on adding variations to his repertoire while maintaining his strengths in swing bowling. He remains an integral part of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling lineup and continues to be a consistent performer in domestic cricket.

Bowling

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
T20Is	2	2	42	73	1	1/39	1/39	73.00	10.42	42.0	0	0	0
FC	54	86	10463	5139	184	7/25	10/82	27.92	2.94	56.8	10	11	1
List A	71	71	3692	2961	112	7/19	7/19	26.43	4.81	32.9	1	4	0
T20s	177	176	3887	4903	192	4/8	4/8	25.53	7.56	20.2	3	0	0
IPL	116	–	2594	3398	124	4/20	4/20	27.40	7.86	20.9	2	0	0

Batting & Fielding

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
T20Is	2	1	1	1	1*	–	1	100.00	0	0	0	0	0	0
FC	54	70	11	621	51	10.52	1704	36.44	0	1	80	0	14	0
List A	71	35	21	219	26*	15.64	300	73.00	0	0	16	2	26	0
T20s	177	41	31	104	13*	10.40	122	85.24	0	0	8	0	36	0
IPL	116	–	21	54	9	9.00	69	78.26	0	0	4	0	18	0