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Joginder Sharma comes from a humble background to become a cricket sensation. The cricket career of Sharma has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. On October 23, 1983, he was born in the Haryana village of Rohtak.
The remarkable story of Joginder's rise from a small town to the world cricket stage shows his resilience, perseverance, and unflinching dedication to his sport.
With two successive centuries and a ten-wicket haul at the start of the Ranji Trophy in 2004-05, his inclusion in the team seemed a piece of cake. He was also named to the Indian squad for the Bangladesh match. His excellent performance over the next two years earned him a spot in the Indian squad for the West Indies tour in early 2007.
Joginder Sharma played for a short time but had an impactful career within that span. He will always be remembered for his valiant performance against Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup final.
When Misbah-ul-Haq attempted a scoop shot but was caught by Sreesanth at short fine-leg, Sharma maintained his composure and bowled a full delivery to him. Thanks to this wicket, India won the T20 World Cup, and Joginder Sharma was named the Man of the Match.
MS Dhoni and Joginder Sharma are close friends. Before a terrible car accident in which he had a head injury in 2011, Joginder was a member of the Chennai Super Kings. But in 2012–2013, he returned with his state's squad.
Before Sharma joined the police department, he played domestic cricket for a few more years. Joginder Sharma and MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings' captain, get along excellently. Their coordination was greatly praised when they calmly and intelligently dismissed Laxmi Ratan Shukla in the IPL 2008.
After he retired from playing professional cricket, Joginder Sharma went into various positions, including coaching and mentoring young players. He is also serving as the ‘Deputy Superintendent of Police’ in the Haryana Police.
Joginder Sharma continued to give back to the game that had given him so much. He proves that his love for the game stayed strong. He is an example of the unbreakable spirit of a youngster from a tiny town who dared to dream big and succeeded against all odds because of his unshakable dedication. His journey from the streets of Rohtak to the T20 World Cup final will live on forever, inspiring future generations.
FAQ's
What is the daughter’s name of Joginder Sharma?
Joginder Sharma's daughter's name is not available. He has two sons named Udayveer Sharma and Manan Sharma.
When was Joginder Sharma's ODI debut?
Joginder Sharma's ODI debut was on 23 December 2004 against Bangladesh.
What is Joginder Sharma's net worth?
Joginder Sharma's net worth is $ 10 Million.
