Himachal Pradesh pacer Sidharth Sharma passes away at 28
What's the story
In a shocking piece of news, Himachal Pradesh speedster Sidharth Sharma passed away at the age of 28 on January 12.
The right-armer was on tour with the team in Gujarat for a Ranji Trophy 2022-23 fixture.
As per a report on The Quint, Sharma had fallen sick and was admitted to a hospital. The cause of his illness is unknown.
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister expressed his grief
Sukhvinder Singh, Himachal Pradesh's newly-elected Chief Minister, also expressed his grief on the untimely death of the young cricketer. Sharma's body was cremated at Bhabhor Saheb crematorium on Friday (January 13).
Twitter Post
Himachal Pradesh CM expresses condolences!
मुख्यमंत्री श्री @SukhuSukhvinder ने हिमाचल की विजय हजारे ट्रॉफी विजेता क्रिकेट टीम के सदस्य रहे और प्रदेश के स्टार तेज गेंदबाज सिद्धार्थ शर्मा के निधन पर गहरा शोक व्यक्त किया है। मुख्यमंत्री ने शोक संतप्त परिजनों के साथ अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त की हैं।
— CMO HIMACHAL (@CMOFFICEHP) January 13, 2023
Career
A look at his domestic numbers
Sharma made his domestic debut in an FC match against Bengal in Ranji Trophy 2017-18.
He ended up claiming 25 wickets across six matches in the format, averaging 22.20 (BBI: 5/69).
Meanwhile, he picked eight scalps across six List A matches while averaging 27.75.
His only T20 appearance was against Mumbai in November 2022.
Match
Sharma took a five-wicket haul in his last match
Sharma last featured in a domestic fixture against Bengal at Eden Gardens in Ranji Trophy.
He shone with career-best figures worth 5/69 in the first innings, thereby restricting Bengal to 310.
He also picked up two wickets in the second innings. The match, however, ended in a draw.
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Sharma guided HP to a historic Vijay Hazare Trophy win
Sharma was one of the linchpins of Himachal Pradesh's titular run in the 2021 edition. He picked five wickets in the tournament, including figures of 1/34 in the final against Tamil Nadu. He was the only HP bowler to record a maiden.