Arun Sharma
Arun Sharma (born 1958) is a former Indian first-class cricketer who represented Punjab in domestic cricket. He is one of several cricketers of the same name to have appeared in Indian domestic competitions, and is generally identified by his association with the Punjab state side.
Key facts
| Full name | Arun Sharma |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Cricketer |
| Domestic team | Punjab |
| Form of cricket | First-class |
Background
Sharma was part of the generation of cricketers who featured in Indian domestic cricket during the late 1970s and 1980s, a period when the Ranji Trophy and other zonal tournaments served as the principal proving ground for Indian players. Punjab, his state side, competed in the North Zone alongside teams such as Delhi, Haryana, Services, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.
Career
Sharma played first-class cricket for Punjab in domestic competitions organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His appearances were primarily in the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class tournament, which is contested on a zonal and knockout basis between state associations.
Significance
As a domestic-level first-class cricketer, Sharma forms part of the broader pool of state-level players who have contributed to the depth of Indian cricket. Punjab cricket during his era produced several players who went on to represent India, and the state side remained a competitive presence in the North Zone of the Ranji Trophy.
Related topics
- Punjab cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- North Zone cricket team
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- First-class cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q43380263