14.20 Crores For The Uncapped Kartik Sharma! Why Did CSK Break Their Bank For Kartik Sharma?
Who is Kartik Sharma, the 19-year-old prodigy who lit up the IPL 2026 Auction? Raised in Rajasthan and representing the state in domestic cricket, Kartik Sharma has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most exciting young talents. He announced himself with a century on his Ranji Trophy debut in 2024. He then followed it up with three hundreds in the 2025–26 Ranji season. This underlines his consistency in red-ball cricket.
Kartik’s impact is not limited to longer formats. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, he scored 133 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 160. This mirrors his explosive T20 career strike rate in the 160s. A wicketkeeper-batter and natural finisher, Kartik is known for clean ball striking and six-hitting power. His talent even caught Kevin Pietersen’s attention. Pietersen retweeted one of his audacious shots. Kartik Sharma looks like a rare multi-skill package built for the modern game.
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