Sandeep Sharma IPL Profile

Sandeep Sharma is an Indian pacer who plays for Punjab in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League. Born on May 18, 1993, in Patiala, Sandeep Sharma is known for his accuracy and his ability to swing the ball both ways. Over the years, he has been one of India's most underrated swing bowlers. He has had a stellar IPL career but never managed to get a grip on the national team.

The Punjab pacer first came into the limelight after playing a key part in helping India lift the Under-19 World Cup in 2012. He claimed four wickets in the final against hosts Australia, and finished as the joint-best wicket-taker with 12 wickets. 

He carried on the momentum in his domestic career as well with Punjab. In the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy, he picked up the most wickets for Punjab. His good form persisted in the Vijay Hazare Trophy as well where he again finished as the highest wicket-taker for Punjab.

Sandeep, on the back of his massive domestic success, was picked up by the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) prior to the 2013 IPL. He quickly became their striker bowler and a trusted depute for the death overs. 

In five seasons for his franchise, he took 71 wickets before in 2018 Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped him up. He remained for four seasons with them and was successful there as well. He took 41 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad before he was released by the side. In the 2022 IPL, he was again bought by the Punjab Kings in the auction. However, he only played five games. He went unsold ahead of the 2023 IPL. However, an injury to Prasidh Krishna saw Rajasthan Royals getting him as a replacement.

Despite his IPL success over the years, Sandeep has not had a notable career on the international stage. He was drafted into India's T20 side for the two-match series against Zimbabwe in 2015. However, he failed to deliver in both games and to date, he has not received another call-up.

Sandeep Sharma is happily married to Tasha Sathwick who is a jewelry designer & a blogger.