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Kartik Sharma to debut as captain for Rajasthan in Ranji Trophy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Kartik Sharma to debut as captain for Rajasthan in Ranji Trophy

Summary

Kartik Sharma is set to debut as captain for the Rajasthan team in the Ranji Trophy, following a solid performance against Tamil Nadu. At 20 years old, he takes over leadership after Manav Suthar's departure for India ‘A’ duty. Sharma, a wicketkeeper-batter, credits MS Dhoni’s advice for his improved batting technique. Rajasthan enters the match carrying confidence from their first-innings lead, while Railways aims to recover after their own setback against Uttarakhand.

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•Kartik Sharma debuted in red-ball cricket with an impressive 115 runs.
•Rajasthan secured three points from a crucial lead against Tamil Nadu.
•Sharma aims to build a youthful team dynamic under his captaincy.
•Rajasthan faces Railways, who seek redemption after a first-innings loss.

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11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Ranji Trophy: Armed with MS Dhoni’s advice, Kartik Sharma set for captaincy debut

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Kartik Sharma, a promising young wicketkeeper-batter, has recently taken on the role of captain for Rajasthan. His stellar performances in domestic cricket led to a lucrative contract with Chennai Super Kings, where he has honed his batting skills and match awareness. With a dynamic team at his side, Kartik is motivated to channel their youthful vigor into triumph in upcoming matches, aiming to build on their recent successes.
— Yahoo Sports

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