Mohit Sharma is a former Indian international cricketer who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on December 3, 2025. Before retiring, the 37-year-old right-arm medium-fast bowler was actively playing in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he turned out for Haryana and continued to showcase his trademark discipline in the death overs. Standing 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm), Mohit represented India in 26 ODIs and 8 T20Is between 2013 and 2015, but it was the Indian Premier League that defined much of his career.
His finest cricketing moment came during the IPL 2014 season, where his brilliant consistency earned him the Purple Cap with 23 wickets, establishing him as one of the league’s premier fast bowlers. Throughout his IPL journey, he played for several franchises, and he last featured in the IPL 2025 season for Gujarat Titans, bringing experience and control to their bowling unit. Known for his accuracy, clever slower balls, and death-over mastery, Mohit remains remembered as one of India’s most reliable domestic and IPL bowlers.
Mohit Sharma accumulated significant wealth through his IPL contracts, international cricket appearances, and brand endorsements. His comeback performances in IPL 2023, where he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker, further enhanced his market value and financial standing in the cricketing world.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
India
2013-2015
Haryana
2011-2025
Chennai Super Kings
2013-2015, 2019
Punjab Kings
2016-2018
Delhi Capitals
2020, 2025
Gujarat Titans
2023-2024
India A
Various
North Zone
Various
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
Aggarwal Public School, Faridabad
University
N/A
Complete Career Stats
Batting Career Summary
Format
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Wickets
Best Bowling
ODI
26
31
14
31
4/22
T20I
8
3
1
6
3/22
IPL
100
90
21
119
4/29
T20 (Overall)
150
120
21
170
4/20
Bowling Career Summary
Format
Matches
Wickets
Best Bowling
Average
Economy
Strike Rate
ODI
26
31
3/40
32.90
5.72
34.5
T20I
8
6
2/26
34.83
7.93
26.3
IPL
120
134
5/10
26.22
8.77
17.9
Mohit Sharma Recent Form (Last 5 Matches
Format
Opponent
Date
Runs / Wickets
Venue
T20
Mumbai Indians
May 15, 2024
2 4) & 1/36
Wankhede Stadium
T20
Kolkata Knight Riders
May 13, 2024
0 (1) & 2/32
Eden Gardens
T20
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
May 4, 2024
DNB & 1/28
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
T20
Chennai Super Kings
April 28, 2024
3* (5) & 0/27
MA Chidambaram Stadium
T20 (SMAT)
Punjab
Oct 23, 2024
1 (3) & 2/20
Mohali
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2012-13
Picked 37 wickets in 7 Ranji Trophy matches
2013
Made ODI debut and won Man of the Match
2014
Won Purple Cap in IPL with 23 wickets
2014
Made T20I debut against Australia
2015
Selected for ICC Cricket World Cup
2015
India’s third-highest wicket-taker in World Cup (13 wickets)
2023
Remarkable IPL comeback with 27 wickets for Gujarat Titans
2023
Took 5/10 against Mumbai Indians – second-fastest five-wicket haul in IPL history
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Competition/Trophy
Significance
2014
IPL Purple Cap
Highest wicket-taker with 23 wickets
2013
Man of the Match – ODI Debut
First international recognition
2023
IPL Runners-up
Gujarat Titans reached final
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Second Indian to win Man of the Match on ODI debut
Against Zimbabwe in 2013
Last bowler to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar on a duck
In first-class cricket (2013)
Only Indian bowler to win Purple Cap for CSK
Won in IPL 2014
Second-fastest five-wicket haul in IPL
5/10 in 2.2 overs (2023)
Interesting Facts About Mohit Sharma
He worked closely with renowned pace bowling coach Ian Pont, which transformed his bowling in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy season.
Mohit’s ability to bowl accurate slower deliveries and cutters made him one of the best death-over bowlers in the IPL.
He was Chennai Super Kings’ trusted new-ball bowler under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, showcasing his versatility.
Despite not playing international cricket since 2015, he made a stunning comeback in IPL 2023 at age 34, proving age is just a number.
His spell of 5/10 against Mumbai Indians in the 2023 IPL Qualifier 2 remains one of the most memorable bowling performances in IPL history.
Mohit lost his father in 2020 and battled back injuries, making his comeback story even more inspiring.
He holds the unfortunate record of the worst bowling spell in IPL history (0/73 in 4 overs against Delhi Capitals in 2024).
Despite setbacks, he remained committed to the game, serving as a net bowler for Gujarat Titans in 2022 before his playing return.
Born in Ballabhgarh, Haryana, Mohit Sharma is 37 years old and measures 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) in height. His cricket journey through teams like Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Delhi Capitals in the IPL, along with representing India in international cricket, reflects his resilience, accuracy, and ability to deliver under pressure. Despite facing setbacks and being out of action for two years, his remarkable comeback in IPL 2023 demonstrated his champion mentality and unwavering dedication to the sport.
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