Ashutosh Sharma ruled out of Hampshire's One-Day Cup clash with Derbyshire due to injury
New Delhi, Aug 11
Indian all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma will miss Hampshire's One-Day Cup match against Derbyshire on Tuesday due to an injury he sustained during Sunday's game.
Hampshire announced Ashutosh's absence in their squad preview for the match but did not reveal details about the injury or its severity.
"Ashutosh Sharma is unavailable due to an injury he picked up during Sunday's match - pace bowler Harry Petrie, who featured in the opening three games of the competition, comes back in," Hampshire said in a statement on Tuesday.
Ashutosh has had a mixed season with the bat in the One-Day Cup, scoring only 56 runs in seven matches, with a top score of 16. However, at 28 years old, he has made a strong impact with the ball, becoming Hampshire's leading wicket-taker.
Bowling medium pace, Ashutosh has taken 14 wickets at an average of 15.92, which has been a significant positive despite his batting struggles.
His injury occurs at a critical time for Hampshire, which is currently fourth in its group with four wins out of seven matches. They are facing a tough challenge to qualify for the next stage of the competition.
Petrie's return gives Hampshire a replacement for Ashutosh, as he participated in the county's first three matches of the tournament.
It is still unclear how serious Ashutosh's injury is and whether it will affect his availability beyond Tuesday's match.
Ashutosh, 27, plays for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a franchise co-owned by GMR Group, which also owns Hampshire. Over the last two IPL seasons, he has scored more than 350 runs for DC, with an impressive strike rate of 170 and an average of 31.25.
He began his domestic career with Madhya Pradesh in 2017 and later moved to Railways. Ashutosh has played in 92 matches across all formats. In the 50-over format, he has scored 458 runs and taken two wickets in 21 List A matches.
He made his mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Punjab Kings, where he debuted as an Impact Substitute, scoring 31 off 17 balls. DC later acquired Ashutosh for Rs 3.80 crore ahead of the 2025 season.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Typical Indian player situation—doing well in one department but struggling in the other. But honestly, his 14 wickets show he's adapting to English conditions. The GMR connection between DC and Hampshire is really helping our boys get exposure abroad. Get well soon, Ashutosh!
As a Hampshire supporter, this news is a bit worrying. Ashutosh has been our standout bowler this tournament. The batting hasn't clicked, but you can't deny his impact with the ball. Timing is tough too—we're fighting for a playoff spot. Fingers crossed Petrie slots in well.
Honestly, I feel for Ashutosh. He's been a revelation with the ball in England, but the bat isn't performing to his IPL standards. Maybe it's a confidence thing. The IPL is where he shines, so let's see if he bounces back in the next season. Get well soon, champ! 💪🇮🇳
This is what happens when you play too much cricket across formats. Ashutosh needs proper management—he's 28, not getting any younger, and we need him for the IPL. Hampshire should be careful not to rush him back. Better to rest him than risk a long-term injury.
I'm a bit critical here—his 56 runs in 7 games is unacceptable for someone who's supposed to be an all-rounder. I get that bowling is his main job now, but in English conditions, you need contributions from everyone. That said, 14 wickets is impressive; just hope the injury is
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