Who is Ashok Sharma? Farmer's son makes India debut after 154.2 kmph IPL breakthrough
Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma has made his international T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe in Harare. His selection follows a record-breaking domestic season and a standout performance in the IPL.
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It highlights the success of India's domestic cricket scouting system in identifying talent from rural backgrounds for the national team.
NEW DELHI: India's fast-bowling production line has unearthed another exciting prospect, with Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma making his international debut in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.The 24-year-old received his maiden India cap after a remarkable rise through domestic cricket and the IPL, as captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first in the opening match of the three-game series.Speaking after the toss, Iyer explained the decision to bowl first, citing the expected bounce on the Harare surface."We are going to bowl first. This is my first time here, so I don't know how the wicket is going to play.
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