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'''Pushkar Shivkumar Sharma''' is an Indian-born Kenyan Cricketer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India-born cricketer Pushkar Sharma to play for his adopted country Kenya |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/india-born-cricketer-pushkar-sharma-to-play-for-his-adopted-country-kenya20221226141940/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref> He made his debut on November 17, 2022 against [[Saint Helena]] at the age of 22,<ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2022-12-27 |title=India-born Cricketer Pushkar Sharma Ready To Represent 'Adopted' Country Kenya |url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/cricket/pushkar-sharma-india-born-cricketer-play-kenya |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> a year after scoring 841 runs from 14 innings in the NPCA ([[Nairobi Province Cricket Association]]) Super Division League.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India-born cricketer Pushkar Sharma to play for his adopted country Kenya |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/india-born-cricketer-pushkar-sharma-to-play-for-his-adopted-country-kenya20221226141940/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref> |
'''Pushkar Shivkumar Sharma''' is an Indian-born Kenyan Cricketer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India-born cricketer Pushkar Sharma to play for his adopted country Kenya |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/india-born-cricketer-pushkar-sharma-to-play-for-his-adopted-country-kenya20221226141940/ |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref> He made his debut on November 17, 2022 against [[Saint Helena]] at the age of 22,<ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2022-12-27 |title=India-born Cricketer Pushkar Sharma Ready To Represent 'Adopted' Country Kenya |url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/cricket/pushkar-sharma-india-born-cricketer-play-kenya |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> a year after scoring 841 runs from 14 innings in the NPCA ([[Nairobi Province Cricket Association]]) Super Division League.<ref>{{Cite web |title=India-born cricketer Pushkar Sharma to play for his adopted country Kenya |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/india-born-cricketer-pushkar-sharma-to-play-for-his-adopted-country-kenya20221226141940/ |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref> |
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He received sponsorship from [[IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company|IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited]] (IndiaFirst Life).<ref>https://www.mediainfoline.com/brand/indiafirst-life-announces-sponsorship-pushkar-sharmas-goal</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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He opened the batting for Kenya in the [[2022–23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier]]s alongside [[Collins Obuya]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-29 |title=Collins Obuya is like Virat Kohli for us, I opened along with him in Africa T20WC qualifiers: India-Born Kenyan cricketer Pushkar Sharma |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/collins-obuya-like-virat-kohli-for-us-india-born-kenyan-cricketer-pushkar-sharma-15533501.htm |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=cnbctv18.com |language=en}}</ref> He led Mumbai Under-16 team in 2014-15, where [[Prithvi Shaw]] played under his captaincy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satyam |first=Ashish |date=2023-02-07 |title=Noida To Nairobi: Story Of Pushkar Sharma, Ex-Mumbai U-16 Captain Who Now Represents Kenya |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/noida-to-nairobi-story-of-pushkar-sharma-ex-mumbai-u-16-captain-who-now-represents-kenya-1580508 |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref> '''Pushkar Sharma''' also trained alongside [[Arjun Tendulkar]] in Mumbai Under-16 probables squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kalamegam |first=Pradeep |date=2014-06-11 |title=Arjun Tendulkar included in Mumbai Under-16 probables squad |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/mumbai-under-16-probable-list-arjun-tendulkar-included |access-date=2023-06-10 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-in}}</ref> |
He opened the batting for Kenya in the [[2022–23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier]]s alongside [[Collins Obuya]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-29 |title=Collins Obuya is like Virat Kohli for us, I opened along with him in Africa T20WC qualifiers: India-Born Kenyan cricketer Pushkar Sharma |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/collins-obuya-like-virat-kohli-for-us-india-born-kenyan-cricketer-pushkar-sharma-15533501.htm |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=cnbctv18.com |language=en}}</ref> He led Mumbai Under-16 team in 2014-15, where [[Prithvi Shaw]] played under his captaincy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satyam |first=Ashish |date=2023-02-07 |title=Noida To Nairobi: Story Of Pushkar Sharma, Ex-Mumbai U-16 Captain Who Now Represents Kenya |url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/noida-to-nairobi-story-of-pushkar-sharma-ex-mumbai-u-16-captain-who-now-represents-kenya-1580508 |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref> '''Pushkar Sharma''' also trained alongside [[Arjun Tendulkar]] in Mumbai Under-16 probables squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kalamegam |first=Pradeep |date=2014-06-11 |title=Arjun Tendulkar included in Mumbai Under-16 probables squad |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/mumbai-under-16-probable-list-arjun-tendulkar-included |access-date=2023-06-10 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-in}}</ref> |
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Pushkar Shivkumar Sharma is an Indian-born Kenyan Cricketer.[1] He made his debut on November 17, 2022 against Saint Helena at the age of 22,[2] a year after scoring 841 runs from 14 innings in the NPCA (Nairobi Province Cricket Association) Super Division League.[3] He received sponsorship from IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life).[4]
Career
He opened the batting for Kenya in the 2022–23 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers alongside Collins Obuya.[5] He led Mumbai Under-16 team in 2014-15, where Prithvi Shaw played under his captaincy.[6] Pushkar Sharma also trained alongside Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai Under-16 probables squad.[7]
Biography
He was born in Thane, Maharashtra.[8] He joined YMCA club in Greater Noida before shifting to Mumbai, where he started playing for Al-Barkaat Malik English School.[9]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://www.mediainfoline.com/brand/indiafirst-life-announces-sponsorship-pushkar-sharmas-goal
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "How cricketer Pushkar Sharma kept his dreams alive despite father's death and mounting debts". The Times of India. 22 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 June 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 26 June 2023.
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