Meet Ashutosh Sharma: 10 Facts About India's Rising Power-Hitter

Who is Ashutosh Sharma?

A young explosive batter from Madhya Pradesh, Ashutosh Sharma is grabbing headlines with his fearless hitting.

Early Life & Background

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T20 & List A Debuts

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Record-Breaker Alert

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IPL Breakthrough Moment

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Big IPL Auction Win

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Batting Style & Stats

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First-Class Debut Dream

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A Handy Bowler Too

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A Star in the Making

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