Name | Raghu Sharma |
Date of Birth | 11-03-1993 |
Age | 32 |
Nationality | Indian |
Player Status | Available |
Playing Role | Bowler (Spin) |
Bowling Style | RA Leg Spin |
Batting Style | RH Lower Order Bat |
Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
Major Teams | Punjab, Puducherry, Galle Cricket Club |
Coaching Qualifications | ECB Core Coach |
Raghu Sharma is an accomplished Indian leg-spinner known for his impressive domestic record, especially in red-ball cricket. In just 11 first-class matches, he has taken 57 wickets at an exceptional average of 19.59, with much of his success coming during the 2022/23 season in Sri Lanka. Playing for Galle Cricket Club, Sharma finished third in the bowling averages in Sri Lanka’s Major League Tournament, claiming 46 wickets at just 15.71 runs apiece—right behind fellow CricX client Kaumal Nanayakkara and rising international talent Wanuja Sahan.
Despite these strong performances, Sharma has had limited opportunities in India’s first-class scene, featuring only briefly for Punjab between 2017 and 2019, and more recently for Puducherry in the 2023/24 season. He is widely recognized as a miserly leg-spinner who combines control with a deceptive quicker ball reminiscent of Rashid Khan and Shahid Afridi. His pedigree also includes key contributions at the state age-group level and experience as a net bowler for both the Indian national team and IPL side Chennai Super Kings.
In 2023, Sharma made a successful maiden foray into UK club cricket with Longton in the competitive North Staffs and South Cheshire League, where he took 48 wickets at an outstanding average of 13.08. Now a qualified coach with valuable playing experience, he is set to be a sought-after spinning option for clubs in 2026, bringing both skill and leadership to any team.
Note: Sharma's eligibility window for UK club cricket (based on 5 FC matches in the last 36 months) remains open until 7 Oct 2025.
Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Longton (2023) | 71 | 6.45 | 48 | 13.08 |
Name | Raghu Sharma |
Date of Birth | 11-03-1993 |
Age | 32 |
Nationality | Indian |
Player Status | Available |
Playing Role | Bowler (Spin) |
Player Status | Available |
Bowling Style | RA Leg Spin |
Batting Style | RH Lower Order Bat |
Entry Route (UK) | International Sportsperson Visa |
Major Teams | Punjab, Puducherry, Galle Cricket Club |
Coaching Qualifications | ECB Core Coach |
Raghu Sharma is an accomplished Indian leg-spinner known for his impressive domestic record, especially in red-ball cricket. In just 11 first-class matches, he has taken 57 wickets at an exceptional average of 19.59, with much of his success coming during the 2022/23 season in Sri Lanka. Playing for Galle Cricket Club, Sharma finished third in the bowling averages in Sri Lanka’s Major League Tournament, claiming 46 wickets at just 15.71 runs apiece—right behind fellow CricX client Kaumal Nanayakkara and rising international talent Wanuja Sahan.
Despite these strong performances, Sharma has had limited opportunities in India’s first-class scene, featuring only briefly for Punjab between 2017 and 2019, and more recently for Puducherry in the 2023/24 season. He is widely recognized as a miserly leg-spinner who combines control with a deceptive quicker ball reminiscent of Rashid Khan and Shahid Afridi. His pedigree also includes key contributions at the state age-group level and experience as a net bowler for both the Indian national team and IPL side Chennai Super Kings.
In 2023, Sharma made a successful maiden foray into UK club cricket with Longton in the competitive North Staffs and South Cheshire League, where he took 48 wickets at an outstanding average of 13.08. Now a qualified coach with valuable playing experience, he is set to be a sought-after spinning option for clubs in 2026, bringing both skill and leadership to any team.
Note: Sharma's eligibility window for UK club cricket (based on 5 FC matches in the last 36 months) remains open until 7 Oct 2025.
Team (Season) | Runs | Ave | Wkts | Avg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Longton (2023) | 71 | 6.45 | 48 | 13.08 |