Charu Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Charu Sharma

Quick Info

ProfessionSports Commentator, Compère, Quizmaster
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/Unknown
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceUttar Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the director of the Vivo Pro Kabaddi League (2022)

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

AgeNot Known
HometownUttar Pradesh, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherN. C. Sharma (Educationist)
MotherName Not Known
SiblingsHe has a younger sister
SpouseAnuja Sharma

Career

Controversies
  • In 2008, Sharma was let down from the position of CEO of the Royal Challengers Bangalore Twenty20 cricket team for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
  • During the IPL auction in 2022, sold Khaleel Ahmed to Delhi Capitals instead of Mumbai Indians.
Some Highlights
  • Co-founded Pro Kabaddi League in 2014
  • Worked with popular Indian broadcasters like Sony, MAX, ESPN, Star Sports, and Doordarshan

Favourites

Pastimes
  • Travelling
  • Playing Golf

Some Lesser Known Facts

Became national junior diving champion at 11, retired at 17.
Qualified for Commonwealth Games in 1978.
Represented India in swimming at the 1982 Asian Games.
Married to Anuja Sharma, sister of Anand Mahindra.
Chose sports over job offer in academics.
Started career in sports broadcasting after working in tea and cigarette companies in India.
Gave guest lectures on sports commentary.
Hosted Bahrain Premier League Quiz in 2018.
Acted as auctioneer, filling in for Hugh Edmeades at the 2022 IPL auction.