Ashutosh Sharma has once again proven that his talent is no fluke. After making waves with Punjab Kings last season, Ashutosh Sharma has now stamped his authority in Delhi Capitals’ colors with an unbelievable match-winning knock against Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing IPL 2025.
The Railways batter has showcased his ability to single-handedly change the course of a match during the IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in Vishakhapatnam. With the DC in deep trouble early on, Ashutosh helped them to make a stunning comeback alongside Tristan Stubbs before taking matters into his own hands.
Ashutosh Sharma lights up IPL 2025 with explosive knock for Delhi Capitals against LSG
Ultimately, he sealed the memorable one-wicket victory with a six in the final over, finishing unbeaten on a breathtaking 66 off 31 balls against the LSG. After his sensational performance in the season opener, his childhood coach Amar Khurasiya said that Ashutosh Sharma deserves to bat higher in the order for Delhi Capitals in the ongoing IPL 2025.
With the ability to dominate the powerplay and dismantle bowling attacks, the former Indian cricketer reckoned that the middle-order bat could be the key to DC’s dream of winning the maiden IPL title this season. He also noted that Ashutosh’s shot-making range is extraordinary, effortlessly tackling high-speed deliveries and manipulating spinners with finesse.
Amar Khurasiya demands DC promote Ashutosh Sharma to the top order if they want to win the title
His journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Despite a strong IPL 2024 season with Punjab Kings, Ashutosh was released by the franchise, and later Delhi signed him in the mega auction. Hailing the batter, Khurasiya said that the batter can absorb pressure and is always striving to improve his game.
Amar Khurasiya was quoted as saying by the Times of India, “If Delhi wants to win their maiden title, they must send him to open the innings and dominate the Powerplay. He is the most difficult player to handle and stop in the power play. Axar should try him. He is a nightmare for bowlers.”
The coach added, “Ashutosh can hook the ball. He can hook it off the front foot. He can pull off the front foot. And he does it against bowlers clocking 140 km/h. He can play the backfoot punch. He can cut, and he has all the shots in the book. Plus, he has innovated so many others.”
Amar Khurasiya orders Ajit Agarkar to select Ashutosh Sharma in India’s T20I squad
The former Indian cricketer also believes that Ashutosh deserves a place in India’s T20 team. He pointed out how Ashutosh turned the game around when his team was struggling at 113 for 6, taking on top-quality bowlers like Ravi Bishnoi on a tough pitch.
The former cricketer called Ashutosh an exceptional talent, and he should be fast-tracked into the Indian cricket team without delay. Khurasiya signed off by saying, “He must play for India. Can you believe a batter turned the game around when his team was struggling at 113 for 6?
How many players have done that? On a challenging pitch, where the ball was holding up. This guy should be playing for India in T20s. He should be a straight pick. An amazing talent. You need to identify such players early and not make them wait.”
