Ashutosh Sharma Joins Hampshire for English One-Day Cup

Delhi Capitals Star Signs with Hampshire

Ashutosh Sharma, an all-rounder for the Delhi Capitals, has officially signed with Hampshire for the upcoming English One-Day Cup season. The county team announced the signing on July 20, confirming that the 27-year-old Indian cricketer will be part of the entire 50-over domestic tournament in England. The GMR Group, which co-owns both the Delhi Capitals and Hampshire, likely played a role in facilitating Sharma's move to the English competition. Hampshire's Director of Cricket, Giles White, expressed enthusiasm about the signing, stating, “We’re really pleased to sign Ashutosh (Sharma) for the One-Day Cup. He is a player of great potential and has done well for Delhi Capitals in the IPL recently, so he knows what it’s like to perform to a high standard. We look forward to welcoming him into the group and seeing what he can do in a Hampshire shirt as we look to go one step further than last year in the competition.”

Previous Experience in England

Prior Experience In English Conditions

This upcoming One-Day Cup with Hampshire marks Ashutosh Sharma's return to English cricket. He previously played for the Middlesex Titans in the 2017 season and later represented Gravesend during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Most recently, he was part of Wigan in the Liverpool League during the 2025 domestic season.

Ashutosh Sharma's Impact in IPL

Ashutosh Sharma, The Big Hitter

Ashutosh Sharma has made a name for himself in the IPL, debuting in 2024 with Punjab Kings, where he quickly established himself as a powerful finisher. The Delhi Capitals secured his services in the IPL 2025 auction for Rs 3.8 crore. Over the last two seasons with the Capitals, he has scored 374 runs at an average of 31.25, boasting an impressive strike rate of 170. Additionally, Sharma has made headlines in the Indian domestic circuit, setting the record for the fastest T20 half-century by an Indian batter while playing for Railways against Arunachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, reaching the milestone in just 11 balls.