Ashok Sharma Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Cricketer (Bowler)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Brown
Cricket
Jersey Number	#11 (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Domestic/State Team(s)	• Rajasthan • Rajasthan Royals • Jaipur Indians • Kolkata Knight Riders
Coach/Mentor	Vivek Yadav (Deceased)
Batting Style	Right-hand Bat
Bowling Style	Right-arm Medium
Personal Life
Date of Birth	17 June 2002 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)	22 Years
Birthplace	Rampur Village, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Jaipur, Rajasthan
School	Rawat Public School, Jaipur
College/University	SS Jain Subodh PG College,Rambagh, Jaipur
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Brahmin
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father- Nathu Lal Sharma (Farmer) Mother- Homemaker
Siblings	Brother- Akshay Pradhan Sister- None
Favourites
Cricketer	Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Colour	Black
Style Quotient
Bike Collection	Royal Enfield
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)	Rs. 30 Lakhs (signed by Rajasthan Royals) (as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ashok Sharma

• Ashok Sharma grew up in a middle-class family in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

• He developed an interest in cricket at a young age after watching his elder brother play cricket. He began playing the game with his friends near his house.

• While in school, he played for his school’s cricket team.

• Although his father wanted him to become a cricketer, his mother wanted him to clear government examinations and work in the government sector.

• In 2017, his father enrolled him at the Jaipur Cricket Academy to polish his skills.

• Later, he joined the Aravali Cricket Club in Jaipur, where Vivek Yadav was his coach.
  

  Ashok Sharma playing cricket in teenage

• He was also associated with the Mohan Bagan Club during his school days and played several matches for them.

• In 2019, Ashok Sharma was named to the Rajasthan Under-19 team for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. However, he could not play any matches due to the Covid-19 lockdown. The U-19 matches were called off due to Covid.

• A year later, he took part in the 50th Canara Cricket Tournament 2020.

• By the time, ICC brought back U19 Cricket in action, Ashok was no longer eligible to represent India at the U19 level.

• In 2021, he fell ill with dengue, and while he was still recovering from his illness, his coach Vivek Yadav passed away. Later, he was drafted in the Under-23 but he struggled in the Challenger Trophy and failed to make a place for himself in the CK Nayudu Trophy squad.

• In the same year, Ashok appeared for Red Bull trials, where he was picked up as a net bowler for Rajasthan Royals.

• Impressed by his bowling action, Rajasthan Royals’ fielding coach Dishant Yagnik invited him to attend the IPL 2022 trials. In an interview, while talking about Dishant, Ashok said,
  

  Dishant bhaiya has supported me a lot. He was the one who sent my bowling videos to different IPL franchises. I was then called for trials by KKR and RR.”

• As Ashok had not played any First Class or List-A matches, he was not eligible for IPL auction. However, his smooth run-up and consistent action in the trials impressed the selectors, prompting the Kolkata Knight Riders management to approach the BCCI and request them to include his name in the auction list.

• He was then bought by KKR for Rs. 55 lakhs in the 2022 IPL auction.
  

  Ashok Sharma as a team member of Kolkata Knight Riders

• He has participated in many club and business tournaments.

• In 2023, he represented Jaipur Indians in the Rajasthan Premiere League.
  

  Ashok Sharma playing for Jaipur Indians at SMS Stadium

• In 2025, he was bought by the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 30 lakhs.

• He is an avid dog lover and keeps sharing his pictures on social media.
  

  Ashok Sharma with a dog

• He is very particular about his fitness and follows a strict workout regimen.
  

  Ashok Sharma during his workout session

• He loves travelling in his leisure time.
  

  Ashok Sharma during his trip to Manali