Yashpal Sharma was one of the heroes of 1983 World cup win. Yashpal Sharma also stood as an Umpire in a couple of Women’s matches. He represented India as a middle order batsman.
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| He was also an ex-national selector and commentator. (Image:-Twitter) |
Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma has died on tuesday morning due to heart attack. He was one of the player who played pivotal role in the winning of 1983 World Cup. He was 66 and survived by his wife, two daughters and son.
In 1983 World cup, he had scored 240 runs with average of 34.28 and scored crucial 60 runs against England in the semi-final. During his career from 1979-1983, he played 37 tests for India and scored 1606 runs with two centuries and nine fifties. He also played 42 ODI’s for India. He made his debut in 1979 against England and represented India as a middle order batsman.
He came in limelight when he scored 260 runs for Punjab schools against Jammu & Kashmir schools in 1972. Within two years, he was come in state team and got selected in North zone team which had won Vizzy trophy. His first major innings in first class cricket was 173 in the Duleep trophy for North zone against South zone.
In Ranji trophy, where he represented three teams- Punjab, Haryana and Railways, he played 160 matches and scored 8,933 runs which included 21 centuries with a highest score of 201 not out. Yashpal Sharma also stood as an Umpire in a couple of Women’s matches. He also served as a coach of Uttar Pradesh Ranji team. He was ex-national selector and commentator too.
President Ramnath Kovind, Prime minister Narendra Modi and many other politicians and cricketers expressed condolences on Yashpal Sharma’s death.
Sad to hear about the demise of cricketer Yashpal Sharma. His remarkable performances during the key matches in 1983 cricket World-Cup played a crucial role in one of India’s greatest triumphs in cricketing history. My deepest condolences to his family, followers & team members.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 13, 2021
Shri Yashpal Sharma Ji was a much beloved member of the Indian cricket team, including the legendary 1983 squad. He was an inspiration for teammates, fans as well as budding cricketers. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2021
Shocked and deeply pained by the demise of Yashpal Sharma ji. Have fond memories of watching him bat during the 1983 World Cup. His contribution to Indian cricket shall always be remembered.
My sincere condolences to the entire Sharma family. pic.twitter.com/WBQ6ng2x8I
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 13, 2021
Really saddened and shocked at losing a colleague of World Cup fame so early in life. Condolences to the family and God bless his soul 🙏🏻 #YashpalSharma pic.twitter.com/jVkHEyRWfP
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) July 13, 2021
Shocked to hear of the passing of #YashpalSharma ji. An Indian cricket hero and a part of the legendary 1983 World Cup winning squad. My condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Ry7z9miPsB
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 13, 2021
Very sad news of the untimely demise of Yashpal Sharma paaji. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏🏻 #YashpalSharma
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 13, 2021
So sorry to hear about #YashpalSharma Paaji ‘s passing away, one of the heroes of our 1983 WC win. Heartfelt condolences. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/Toh3wLHNAw
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 13, 2021