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Siddharth Sharma, the right-arm medium pacer for the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Team, announced his retirement from international cricket on January 12th. When he was with his team for the Ranji Trophy 2022-23, the cricketer was on a Ventilator for the last two weeks. The pacer recently took five wickets against the Bengals.
The bowler helped his team win the Vijay Hazare Trophy by providing crucial breakthroughs. He made his first-class debut in 2017 and took 25 wickets in 6 matches, making him an exciting prospect for Indian cricket.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister on Siddharth Sharma
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh expressed his condolences on social media. "Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Siddharth Sharma, a member of Himachal's Vijay Hazare Trophy-winning cricket team and the state's star fast bowler. "The Chief Minister has offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families," Sukhvinder Singh said.
Significant Setback for Himachal Pradesh Cricket
The pacer quickly became an essential member of the side. He wasn't just getting wickets; he also had a respectable economy rate, forcing the batters to work hard for their runs. On January 17, Himachal Pradesh will play Nagaland in their next game.
On January 13, the cricketer was cremated at the Bhabhor Saheb crematorium (Friday). He travelled to Gujarat for the game with his teammates but was unable to play because of a serious sickness. Because of his essential service to the Himachal Pradesh Cricket, he was the captain's go-to bowler.
