Rahul Sharma (born 1996) is an Indian cricketer. He is one of several first-class and domestic cricketers who have represented Indian state teams in the senior domestic circuit governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Full name | Rahul Sharma |
|---|---|
| Year of birth | 1996 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Level | Indian domestic cricket |
Background
Indian domestic cricket is organised through a tiered system of tournaments conducted by the BCCI, in which state and regional associations field teams across red-ball and white-ball formats. Players in Rahul Sharma's age cohort typically progress through age-group cricket (Under-16, Under-19 and Under-23 levels) before being considered for senior state selection in the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Career
Sharma is recorded among Indian cricketers active in the domestic system. As a player born in 1996, his competitive career falls within the period in which Indian domestic cricket underwent significant restructuring, including the expansion of the Ranji Trophy to include teams from the North-East and the introduction of new white-ball formats at the state level.
Context
The name Rahul Sharma is shared by several cricketers in India, including a leg-spinner born in 1986 who represented Punjab and the Indian national team in limited-overs cricket. The subject of this article is distinguished by the year of birth, 1996, and is recorded as a separate individual in cricket databases and on Wikidata.
Related topics
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Cricket in India
- List of Indian cricketers
References
- Wikidata entity: Q61822349