Kartik Sharma Journey: For IPL 2026, CSK included 19-year-old Kartik Sharma from Rajasthan in their team for Rs 14.20 crore. You will also become emotional after knowing the story of Karthik’s struggle.
CSK Player Kartik Sharma Story: 19-year-old Karthik Sharma was bought from Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction and expressed confidence in the cricketer’s years of struggle, sacrifice and faith. Today Karthik has joined the most expensive young IPL players of India. But his journey to reach this point was full of difficulties. When the mother sold her jewellery, the father had to sleep hungry. Let us know about the struggle-filled journey of this IPL star cricketer…
Who is Kartik Sharma?
Karthik Sharma He is a resident of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. His father Manoj Sharma lives a very normal life and works hard to support the family. But Karthik’s parents left no stone unturned to make their son a cricketer, they even sold their land and farm in Bahnera village to meet the expenses of cricket coaching fees and matches. Not only this, Karthik’s mother Radha even saved her jewelery to fulfill her son’s dream.
Father had to sleep on an empty stomach
Karthik’s father Manoj Sharma told that once while playing a tournament in Gwalior, he had no money left and Karthik and he had to sleep on an empty stomach. When Karthik won the final and the prize money he received after that, he was able to return home. Karthik’s dream of becoming a cricketer was not easy. He played Under 14 and Under 16, but was not selected for 4 years. During this time, he did not lose courage and continued practicing, eventually he was selected in the Under-19 team, then went to play Ranji Trophy and after his brilliant performance in domestic cricket, he got a chance in IPL.
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Cricket talent shown at the age of two and a half years
Karthik Sharma’s cricket talent was visible at a very young age, when he was only two and a half years old, he picked up the bat and hit the ball with such force that two photo frames in the house broke. That very day his father was convinced that his son would definitely do something special in the field of cricket when he grows up. Manoj Sharma himself was once a cricketer, but due to injury his career could not progress. He dreamed of making his son a cricketer and finally Chennai Super Kings team signed him in IPL for Rs 14.20 crore and he also became the most expensive young cricketer of this year. Despite getting such huge success, he is still connected to the ground. He recently passed the 12th examination and wants to continue his studies further, he says that both education and sports are important in life.