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Karn Sharma is an Indian cricketer known primarily as a leg-spin bowler and a left-handed batsman ¹. He has played for the Indian national team in all three formats of international cricket (Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 International) and has had a notable career in the Indian Premier League (IPL) ¹².

Early Life and Background

Born on October 23, 1987, Karn Sharma hails from Meerut, a town in western Uttar Pradesh, India ¹³⁸. He began his professional cricket journey playing for the Railways cricket team ¹.

Cricket Career Highlights

International Debut

Karn Sharma made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for India against England in 2014 ¹. He also made his One Day International (ODI) debut in the same year ¹.

Indian Premier League (IPL)

Sharma has been a prominent figure in the IPL, playing for several franchises throughout his career. His IPL journey began in 2009 ⁸.

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: He first gained significant attention in the 2014 IPL auction when Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired him for INR 3.75 crore ³⁶. This was a substantial amount for an uncapped domestic player at the time and was a reward for his strong performances ⁶. He took 11 wickets for SRH that season ⁶.
• Mumbai Indians: The Mumbai Indians roped him in for the 2017 season, where he recorded 13 wickets ². As of 2026, he continues to play for the MI franchise in the IPL ⁸.
• Chennai Super Kings: He was later acquired by Chennai Super Kings, but he did not find a regular place in their starting XI ².

Sharma is known for his leg-spin bowling but also possesses batting ability, though he hasn't always had the opportunity to showcase it extensively in his IPL career ²⁸. As of 2026, Karn Sharma is 39 years old ⁸.