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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2006|04|26}}
| birth_place = Rajasthan, India
| nationality = Indian
| education = Cricket academy training in Rajasthan
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| known_for = Right-handed wicketkeeper-batter; Power-hitting; T20 finisher
| awards = Most expensive uncapped player in IPL history; Three first-class centuries
}}'''Kartik Sharma'''is an Indian cricketer. He plays as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter. He represents Rajasthan in domestic cricket and was purchased by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, which made him the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history. Kartik is known for his power-hitting ability and finishing skills together with his aggressive playing style in T20 matches, which makes him one of India's most promising young cricket players.<ref>{{cite web |title=CSK IPL 2026 Auction: Prashant Veer & Kartik Sharma profiles |url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/csk-ipl-2026-auction-prashant-veer-kartik-sharma-profiles-13960304.html |website=Firstpost |access-date=17 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Who is Kartik Sharma? CSK’s new young sensation who broke IPL auction record with Rs 14.2 crore bid |url=https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2026/who-is-kartik-sharma-csks-new-young-sensation-who-broke-ipl-auction-record-with-rs-14-2-crore-bid-9826126 |website=NDTV Sports |access-date=17 December 2025}}</ref>

==Early Life==

Kartik Sharma was born in 26 April 2006 Rajasthan, India. His street cricket playing in his neighborhood led him to join a cricket academy, where his fearless batting and clean hitting immediately caught the attention of coaches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Young wicketkeeper‑batsman Kartik Sharma’s family ran the household on his grandfather’s pension; his mother sold her jewelry to buy him a cricket kit |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/agra-city-young-wicketkeeper-batsman-kartik-sharma-family-ran-the-household-on-his-grandfather-pension-his-mother-sold-her-jewelry-to-buy-him-a-cricket-kit-40075088.html |website=Jagran |access-date=17 December 2025}}</ref> He progressed through Rajasthan's Under-14 Under-16 and Under-19 teams, which helped him develop into a skilled wicketkeeper-batter. Kartik has cited MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as his cricketing idols.

==Education==

Kartik balanced his schooling with intense cricket training at the academy. His early emphasis on batting technique and power-hitting together with wicketkeeping training helped him develop the skills needed to become a T20 finisher.

==Career==

Kartik Sharma emerged as a standout cricketer in domestic cricket due to his combination of powerful batting, wicketkeeping skills, and ability to perform under pressure. His first-class and List A and T20 performances established him as one of India's most talented uncapped players, which led to his record-setting IPL auction in 2026.<ref>{{cite web |title=Who is Kartik Sharma? Profile of most expensive uncapped player at IPL 2026 auction; sold to CSK for ₹14.20 crore |url=https://www.abplive.com/sports/ipl/who-is-kartik-sharma-profile-hindi-most-expensive-uncapped-player-ipl-auction-kartik-sharma-sold-to-csk-14-20-crore-ipl-2026-auction-3059283 |website=ABP Live |access-date=17 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=From rented nets to MS Dhoni’s dressing room: Kartik Sharma’s small‑town, big price IPL story |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/from-rented-nets-to-ms-dhonis-dressing-room-kartik-sharmas-small-town-big-price-ipl-story-101765956674534.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=17 December 2025}}</ref>

===Domestic Career===

Kartik has played for Rajasthan in all three domestic cricket formats.

* First-Class (FC) He scored 479 runs from 11 innings with a batting average of 43.54 which included 3 centuries. His performance showed his ability to choose shots and play extended innings through his composed batting style.
* List A: 445 runs in 9 matches, average 55.62, including 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries. Showed consistency in limited-overs cricket.
* T20s: 334 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 163, hitting 28 sixes. He scored 133 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 160.24 which made him the leading scorer of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His performance against top-quality spin bowling impressed selectors because of his power-hitting ability.

His domestic performances highlighted his finishing ability, adaptability, and potential for higher honors.

===International Career===

Kartik Sharma has not yet played for his national team as of the year 2026. His performance in domestic matches and his experience in Indian Premier League matches make him a strong candidate for Indian T20 and limited-overs team selection.

==Work and Contributions==

Kartik Sharma is recognized for his match-finishing abilities in T20 cricket and consistent domestic performances. Through his power-hitting and wicketkeeping abilities and his ability to remain calm during high-pressure situations he shows potential as a future all-rounder candidate. He has begun to establish himself as a key finishing player for Chennai Super Kings through his IPL performances in high-pressure match situations.

==Awards and Recognition==

Kartik Sharma has quickly established himself as one of India’s most promising young cricketers because of his exceptional accomplishments which he achieved at a very young age. He became the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history because franchises especially Chennai Super Kings showed complete confidence in his playing abilities. Kartik has achieved three first-class centuries in domestic cricket which demonstrates his capacity to bat for extended periods while maintaining composure during pressure situations. He possesses power-hitting abilities and finishing skills in T20 cricket which he has demonstrated through his consistent performance during important matches. In particular games at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy he showed his abilities to handle high-quality bowling attacks. The achievements demonstrate his status as a leading domestic cricket all-rounder who can deliver important performances with his batting and wicketkeeping skills.

==Personal Life==

Kartik Sharma maintains his personal life as a private matter which he conducts beyond the boundaries of his football activities. He dedicated all his efforts to develop his cricket skills while he maintained his residence in Rajasthan. From his early childhood he demonstrated exceptional self-discipline by managing his educational commitments together with his training efforts to become a complete player. Kartik wants to play for India as an international cricketer who combines his strengths in performance and leadership with his ability to succeed in high-pressure environments. His dedication to self-improvement demonstrates his mature personality which exceeds his actual age because he wants to make an impact in both domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League.

== External Links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/kartiksharma2960/?hl=en Instagram]
* [https://www.facebook.com/Kartikkohli.18.Official/ Facebook]

== See also ==
* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
* [[Chennai Super Kings (CSK)]]

== References ==
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[[Category:2006 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian cricketers]]
[[Category:CSK players]]
[[Category:IPL players]]
[[Category:People from Rajasthan]]

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