{"id":22893,"date":"2025-12-16T17:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=672018"},"modified":"2025-12-16T17:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:00:05","slug":"ashok-sharma-ipl-2026-team-price-salary-career-stats-and-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ashok-sharma-ipl-2026-team-price-salary-career-stats-and-records\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashok Sharma IPL 2026 Team, Price, Salary, Career Stats and Records"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ashok Sharma is an uncapped Indian right-arm fast bowler who has emerged as one of the fastest-rising pace talents in domestic cricket. Known for his ability to consistently bowl at 140 kmph+<\/strong> and hit hard lengths, Sharma grabbed attention after a standout domestic T20 season. His performances earned him an IPL contract at the IPL 2026 mini-auction<\/strong>, where Gujarat Titans (GT) signed him for Rs 90 lakh<\/strong>, making him their first purchase of the auction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ashok Sharma IPL 2026 Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/th>\nInformation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Name<\/td>\nAshok Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPL Team<\/td>\nGujarat Titans (GT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPL Debut<\/td>\n2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Role<\/td>\nBowler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bowling Style<\/td>\nRight-arm fast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Batting Style<\/td>\nRight-handed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IPL 2026 Price<\/td>\nRs 90 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base Price<\/td>\nRs 30 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age<\/td>\nEarly 20s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Domestic Team<\/td>\nRajasthan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Ashok Sharma IPL Team, Price and Salary 2026<\/h3>\n

Ashok Sharma entered the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a base price of Rs 30 lakh<\/strong>. Despite going unsold initially, Gujarat Titans moved in later and secured him for Rs 90 lakh<\/strong>, signaling strong belief in his pace and wicket-taking ability.<\/p>\n

GT have consistently invested in young Indian fast bowlers, and Ashok fits their profile perfectly as a raw but high-impact pace option<\/strong> who can be groomed for the future.<\/p>\n

Why Gujarat Titans went for Ashok Sharma<\/h3>\n

Gujarat Titans were impressed by:<\/p>\n

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  • Genuine 140+ kmph pace<\/li>\n
  • Ability to take wickets upfront and in the middle overs<\/li>\n
  • Strong domestic T20 record<\/li>\n
  • Experience as a net bowler with IPL teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    His signing aligns with GT\u2019s philosophy of developing young Indian quicks into match-winners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Ashok Sharma IPL Price History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Year<\/th>\nIPL Price<\/th>\nTeam<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    2026<\/td>\nRs 90 lakh<\/td>\nGujarat Titans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This is Ashok Sharma\u2019s maiden IPL contract<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Ashok Sharma IPL Career Stats<\/h3>\n

    Ashok Sharma is yet to make his IPL debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Season<\/th>\nMatches<\/th>\nWickets<\/th>\nBest Figures<\/th>\nEconomy<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    2026<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    His IPL statistics will be updated once he features in matches for Gujarat Titans.<\/p>\n

    Ashok Sharma Domestic Career and Records<\/h3>\n

    Ashok Sharma has been one of the standout fast bowlers in India\u2019s recent domestic T20 season.<\/p>\n

    Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Matches: 9<\/li>\n
    • Wickets: 20<\/li>\n
    • Leading wicket-taker of the tournament<\/li>\n
    • Known for breakthroughs in key moments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Other Key Points<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Regularly clocks speeds above 140 kmph<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Has worked as a net bowler<\/strong> with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals<\/li>\n
      • Previously part of Rajasthan Royals\u2019 wider squad before being released<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Playing style and strengths<\/h3>\n
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        • Right-arm fast bowler with raw pace<\/li>\n
        • Effective with the new ball<\/li>\n
        • Attacks the stumps and hard lengths<\/li>\n
        • Capable of bowling hostile short spells<\/li>\n
        • High upside as a powerplay enforcer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          What to expect in IPL 2026<\/h3>\n

          Ashok Sharma is expected to start IPL 2026 as a developmental fast-bowling option<\/strong> for Gujarat Titans. While immediate playing time is not guaranteed, GT view him as a long-term investment<\/strong> who can be molded into a reliable Indian quick.<\/p>\n

          If given opportunities, his pace and wicket-taking instincts could make him one of the breakout uncapped players<\/strong> of the season.<\/p>\n

          Ashok Sharma\u2019s IPL journey begins with Gujarat Titans in 2026, and his rise will be closely tracked as one of India\u2019s fastest emerging domestic pacers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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