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GT vs RR: In the match played between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2026, young fast bowler Ashok Sharma caught everyone’s attention with his speed. While bowling stormily against Rajasthan in Ahmedabad, he bowled the fastest ball of the season and emerged as ‘Speed ​​King’.

Who is Ashok Sharma?

23-year-old young fast bowler Ashok Sharma, who is seen playing for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, is a resident of Rampura village near Jaipur. Ashok was born on 17 June 2002. He belongs to an ordinary farmer family. His father Nathu Lal Sharma is a farmer. Ashok, who was passionate about cricket since childhood, started showcasing his talent right from his school days. He made a big impact in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with his fast and swing bowling, on the basis of which he made his way to the IPL by performing brilliantly in domestic T20 cricket.

bowled the fastest ball of the season

Let us tell you, Ashok Sharma showed the real magic of his speed in the 16th over of the Rajasthan Royals innings. He bowled the last ball of this over at a speed of 154.2 km per hour, which proved to be the fastest delivery of this season. Dhruv Jurel could hardly handle this precise yorker which fell on the middle and off stump and the ball hit his pad. Ashok bowled aggressively in this match for Gujarat. He took 1 wicket for 37 runs in 4 overs, but the specialty of his spell was his speed and accuracy.

Kolkata- Did not get a chance to debut for Rajasthan

In IPL 2022, Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs 55 lakh, but he could not get a chance to debut. After this, in IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals included him in their team for Rs 30 lakh, although even in that season he could not make a place in the playing eleven. Finally, his long wait ended in IPL 2026 and he finally got a chance to showcase his talent by debuting for Gujarat.