Yashpal Sharma Age, Wiki and Bio

Yashpal Sharma

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/08/1954
Age66 years (died on 13, Jul, 2021)
BirthplaceLudhiana, Punjab
Date of Death13/07/2021

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing a part of the India Cricket team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Cricket
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium
International Debut
ODI13 October 1978 against Pakistan
Test2 August 1979 against England
Last Match
ODI27 January 1985 against England
Test3 November 1983 against West Indies
Jersey Number#68 (India ODI)
Domestic/State Team(s)
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
  • Railways

Personal Life

Date of Death13/07/2021
Place of DeathNew Delhi
Death CauseCardiac arrest
Zodiac signLeo
HometownLudhiana, Punjab

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married

Family

WifeRenu Sharma

Favourites

ActorDilip Kumar
FilmBollywood - Kranti (1981)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Yashpal Sharma was an Indian International Cricketer and part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team.
He was born in Ludhiana, Punjab and started playing cricket in school.
Yashpal made his international debut after excelling in domestic cricket.
In 1980, he scored his first Test century against Australia.
During the 1983 World Cup, he was India's second highest run-scorer.
Yashpal had a diverse career as a player, coach, selector, and umpire in Indian cricket.
He followed a vegetarian diet and was passionate about fitness.