Ashok Sharma is gaining speed with research, this bowler is in Gill’s good book
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23-year-old Ashok Sharma was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 90 lakh after his brilliant performance for Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He made his debut in List A and first-class cricket only last season. Due to his speed, Ashok is constantly in the news this season.

Gujarat Titans’ Ashok Sharma is in the headlines in IPL 2026 because of his speed.
New Delhi. Ashok Sharma, who caught the attention of the cricket world with his fast bowling, knows that there is danger in bowling at a speed of 150 km per hour, but he believes that it can be avoided by sleeping on time and having a disciplined lifestyle. The fast bowler of Gujarat Titans bowled the ball at a speed of 154.2 km per hour against Rajasthan Royals in his second IPL match, due to which he started being discussed in the cricket world.
23-year-old Ashok Sharma was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 90 lakh after his brilliant performance for Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He made his debut in List A and first-class cricket only last season. Before him, fast bowlers like Mayank Yadav and Umran Malik had also made a similar splash, but due to frequent injuries, they could not play continuously.
Ashok understands his body
Ashok’s strong point is his extra pace and this Rajasthan fast bowler is fully aware of the risks of injuries and ways to avoid them. Ashok said, “If you are a fast bowler, injuries are inevitable. The only way to avoid it is to sleep on time, pay attention to my recovery and eating habits. I do everything at the right time and never miss a beat. I strictly follow my daily routine. I never compromise with my workout.” Ashok comes from a farmer family and is associated with Aravali Cricket Academy of Jaipur. Mukul Chaudhary, the hero of Lucknow Super Giants’ victory against Kolkata Knight Riders, also started his cricket career from this academy. Ashok’s brother had to give up his dream of playing cricket because at that time the family could afford only one.
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Like any cricketer, Ashok too’s dream is to play for India. He wants to play in every format and while being with Gujarat Titans, talks to head coach Ashish Nehra, fast bowlers Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj about fast bowling. Regarding his favorite ball, Ashok said, “I like the back of the hand slower and yorker the most. I like playing in all formats. Four-day cricket is very important.
There is no margin for error in IPL
When Ashok was asked about the biggest difference between IPL and domestic cricket, he said, “In IPL you cannot make mistakes, whereas in domestic cricket, even bowling a bad ball at times does not hurt.” He said that cricket has given him an opportunity to give a respectable life to his family. Ashok said, “My life has changed a lot after IPL. I got to learn a lot to reach where I was and where I am now. My dream is to play for India.”