Suyash Sharma is one of the finest hunts by Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR) of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, with the young player catching the attention of many with his awkward-looking action alongside his headband. The 19-year-old Delhi leg-spinner has shocked every cricketing fan out there with his performances in the IPL so far.
Kolkata Knight Riders have always been a team that looks to unearth a player that boasts a certain element of mystery to him.
From the likes of Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian Premier League franchise has always acted as a platform that helps in the development of bowlers. They have also helped them get noticed on the global stage by giving them opportunities to players who have displayed desire and courage. With the new KKR star falling under the umbrella, let us have a look at the profile of Suyash Sharma!
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Hailing from the Bhajanpura area in Delhi, Suyash Sharma is a spinner who was born on 15th May 2003. He is yet to feature in play a List A match, a first-class match, or a T20 match for his state team. After some intervention by former Delhi cricketer Kartar Nath, Suyash got an opportunity to play in the U25 Men’s State A trophy for Delhi in 2022. He fared well in the two matches he played and managed to pick up five wickets.
Later on, Suyash travelled down to the KKR academy for trials ahead of the IPL 2023 auction, which took place in December 2022. Following his performance in the trials, Kolkata Knight Riders decided to buy him at the IPL 2023 auction for a sum of Rs 20 lakh.
After signing for the Kolkata-based franchise, the young spinner got a chance to make his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He shined in his first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, wherein he claimed three wickets and helped KKR record a massive 81-run win. KKR CEO Venky Mysore was seen crediting team scouts for eyeing and roping in the New Delhi-based star.
The leg-spinner grabbed a lot more eyeballs after he sent Gujarat Titans’ star Abhinav Manohar in the hut with a stunning googly. His bowling has gained praise on social media, making him an instant hit amongst IPL fanatics. It remains interesting to be seen if Suyash Sharma can continue to keep up with consistent performances in IPL 2023.
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Smit is a sports writer at Gutshot Magazine. After completing his Bachelor’s in Mass Media, and a Master’s degree in Sports Management, this sports fanatic uses articles as a tool to express his opinions. Bring up cricket or football and you will find this usually quiet guy speak for hours! He also co-heads the official supporters club of Chelsea FC in Mumbai, wherein he hosts screenings, football meets and other such events.
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