Thu Mar 27 09:36:08 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Capitals Star Ashutosh Sharma Deserves India Call-Up, Says Former Coach

**New Delhi, India** – Amay Khurasiya, former India cricketer and childhood coach of Delhi Capitals’ Ashutosh Sharma, has issued a strong call for the young batsman’s inclusion in the Indian national team. Khurasiya’s plea comes after Sharma’s match-winning 66* off 31 balls against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday, a stunning performance that rescued DC from a precarious 65/5.

Khurasiya lauded Sharma’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure, highlighting his remarkable innings as evidence of his exceptional talent. He urged Delhi Capitals to utilize Sharma’s aggressive batting style by promoting him to open the innings, believing this would maximize his impact and significantly boost the team’s chances of winning the IPL. “He is the most difficult player to handle and stop in the Powerplay,” Khurasiya emphasized.

The former cricketer highlighted Sharma’s wide array of shots, his ability to successfully tackle even the fastest bowlers, and his innovative batting approach. Khurasiya pointed out that few players possess the same ability to turn a match around as Sharma demonstrated against LSG, particularly on a challenging pitch against top spinner Ravi Bishnoi.

“This guy should be playing for India in T20s. He should be a straight pick. An amazing talent,” Khurasiya stated, advocating for Sharma’s immediate inclusion in the national team. He stressed the importance of identifying and nurturing such talent early, rather than making promising players wait for their opportunity.

Sharma himself remained modest after the match, attributing his success to confidence in his abilities and a focus on the process. He simply stated that he was “very normal” during the final phase of the chase and confident in his ability to deliver.

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