Vivrant Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Vivrant Sharma

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndia
Date of Birth30/10/1999
Age25 years
BirthplaceJammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionCricketer (All Rounder)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • BSF Senior Secondary School, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
  • J K Public School (JKPS), Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir

Personal Life

HometownJammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Zodiac SignScorpio

Relationships & More

Coach/MentorRandhir Singh
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleLeg-Break Googly

Family

FatherSushil Sharma (died in 2015)
MotherAnuradha Sharma (died in 2005)
SiblingsBrother - Vikrant Tharmat (former state level cricketer)
StepmotherSunita Magotra (high-school teacher)

Career

Domestic/State TeamJammu and Kashmir
IPLSunrisers Hyderabad
Jersey Number#3
Career Highlights
  • Made his List A debut on 21 February 2021 against Saurashtra.
  • Made T20 debut for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 4 November 2021.
  • Excelled in the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 395 runs at an average of 56.42.
  • Debuted in the Ranji Trophy in December 2022 versus Madhya Pradesh.
  • Served as a net bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad prior to IPL participation.
  • Acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 2.6 crore during the IPL Auction 2023, achieving the highest bid among uncapped all-rounders.
  • Notable for breaking the record for the highest Indian scorer in his debut IPL innings with 69 runs off 47 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2023.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vivrant was initially encouraged by his father to pursue boxing, but his elder brother chose cricket.
He comes from a sports-oriented family, with a father who was a boxer and a grandfather who played hockey.
Vivrant credits much of his cricketing success to his elder brother Vikrant, who was a guiding influence following their parents' deaths.
Started honing his cricket skills at the age of 12.
Transitioned from right-handed to left-handed batting after inspiration from his brother.
Gained recognition for impressive performances in domestic cricket, particularly in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.