Mohit Mahipal Sharma (born 18 September 1988) is an Indian international

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er. He also plays for

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. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler.

Domestic and IPL career

Following his work with pace bowling coach Ian Pont, Sharma picked up 37 wickets from 7 games at an average of 23 in the

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. He was then contracted by the IPL franchise

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for the 2013 season. He played 15 matches in

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and took 23 wickets. In December 2018, he was bought by the

in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League for 5 crores. He was released by the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 2020 IPL auction. In the 2020 IPL auction, he was bought by the Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League. On March 26, 2022, Mohit was roped in by the new franchise Gujarat Titans as a net bowler for the IPL 2022 season.

International career

Sharma made his international debut for India in 4th ODI against Zimbabwe during India's tour of Zimbabwe. Sharma bowled an economical spell (2/26 in 10 overs) and took his first wicket in his fourth over dismissing Zimbabwe opening batsman Sikandar Raza. Sharma became the second Indian after Sandeep Patil to be adjudged man of the match on ODI debut.

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