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20/4/2026Resumen IA
From Rajasthan Village to IPL: Ashok Sharma's Journey from Dusty Lanes to Cricket Stardom
Ashok Sharma, a 23-year-old fast bowler for Gujarat Titans, has emerged as India's new pace sensation in the IPL, rising from humble beginnings in Rampura village, 35 km from Jaipur. The cricketer, who previously played for KKR and Rajasthan Royals, was discovered by late mentor Vivek Yadav at Aravali Cricket Academy in 2019 when he was 17. His family, including father Nathulal Sharma, mother Lali Devi, and elder brother Akshay Sharma, remain in their village without proper roads, with Ashok exchanging lavish lifestyles for simplicity and homemade food.
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