Mohit Sharma

Mohit Mahipal Sharma (born 18 September 1988) is formerly an Indian international cricketer. He currently plays for Haryana in domestic and Gujarat Titans in the IPL. He is a right-arm medium fast bowler.

Domestic and IPL career
Following his work with pace bowling coach Ian Pont, Sharma picked up 37 wickets in 7 games at an average of 23 in the 2012–13 Ranji Trophy. He was then contracted by the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings for the 2013 season. He played 15 matches in 2013 Indian Premier League and took 23 wickets.

In December 2018, he was bought by the Chennai Super Kings in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League for 5 crores. He was released by the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2020 IPL auction. In the 2020 IPL auction, he was bought by the Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League.

On 26 March 2022, Mohit was roped in by the new franchise Gujarat Titans as a net bowler for the IPL 2022 season.

In the 2023 IPL Auction, he was bought by the Gujarat Titans, and made a major comeback, taking 27 wickets, tied for the second-highest in the season.

In 2024 IPL, Sharma broke the record of worst bowling spell in IPL history by conceding 73 runs in a game against Delhi Capitals; the unwanted distinction was previously held by Basil Thampi, for his 70-run spell. Sharma finished with 4-0-73-0 in that game.

International career
Sharma made his international debut for India in 4th ODI against Zimbabwe during India's tour of Zimbabwe. Sharma bowled an economical spell (2/26 in 10 overs) and took his first wicket in his fourth over dismissing Zimbabwe opening batsman Sikandar Raza. Sharma became the second Indian after Sandeep Patil to be adjudged man of the match on ODI debut.