Parthasarathy Sharma (1948–2010) was an Indian first-class cricketer who represented India in international cricket during the 1970s. A right-handed batsman from Rajasthan, he is best remembered for his prolific run-scoring on the domestic circuit and for being part of the Indian Test side during a transitional period in Indian cricket.
Key facts
| Full name | Parthasarathy Hanumantha Sharma |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948 |
| Died | 2010 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Right-handed batsman |
| Domestic team | Rajasthan |
| Format | Test cricket, first-class cricket |
Background
Sharma rose through the Ranji Trophy ranks representing Rajasthan, where he established himself as a dependable top-order batsman. His consistency in domestic cricket through the late 1960s and early 1970s brought him to the attention of national selectors at a time when Indian cricket was building a settled batting order around figures such as Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath and Mohinder Amarnath.
Career
Sharma was selected to play Test cricket for India in the mid-1970s. Although his international career was brief, he featured for India in Test matches during a period when the team was actively rotating batsmen to find stable middle-order combinations. He continued to play first-class cricket for Rajasthan after his international appearances, contributing to the state's Ranji Trophy campaigns.
Significance
Sharma is counted among the cricketers from Rajasthan who earned India caps during an era when the Ranji Trophy was dominated by sides such as Bombay, Karnataka and Delhi. His selection underlined the role of regional teams in feeding talent into the national side. He remains a notable figure in the cricketing history of Rajasthan.
Related topics
- India national cricket team
- Rajasthan cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- List of India Test cricketers
- History of cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3527461