Brijesh Sharma Reacts After Getting IPL Contract With RR

Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Brijesh Sharma shared his happiness after being selected for the Indian Premier League by Rajasthan Royals. He also talked about his journey from Jammu and Kashmir to Bengal.

From Jammu to Bengal

Rajasthan Royals signed Brijesh Sharma for the base price of INR 30 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction. The right-arm pacer has moved to Bengal for more opportunities and regular playing opportunities.

He has had a fantastic spell in the Bengal Pro T20 League, proving his move has worked. He took 11 wickets in seven matches, finding a place in the top ten in the tournament. His strong performance earned him a contract in the IPL.

Speaking to ANI, Brijesh said, “I am currently representing the Bengal cricket Association. I am from Madha and currently reside in Udhampur. My journey has had its ups and downs. I played for the Jammu state team, got dropped, and learned a lot under the guidance of Deepak Punia at Unique Sports Club in Delhi over the last two years. The facilities are great there, and they have made me aware of the discipline and things I need to play cricket at a higher level.”

“I thank my family, coaches and friends”

Brijesh comes from a humble background and his father works as a labourer. After being selected for the Indian Premier League, he thanked his family, friends and coaches for supporting him at every stage of his life.

He added: “I am 27 years old, and I come from a humble family background, and my father’s hard work as a laborer over the years has paid off. My friends have also been a great source of support. Some of them have helped me financially and emotionally through all the tough times, whenever I faced problems and self-doubt. They all trusted me. I would like to thank my family, coaches and friends for all of this. I have never had as much confidence in myself as they all did.”

Brijesh’s father agrees with his choice

Brijesh’s father, Kapoor Chand Sharma, said their hard work had finally paid off. “We are happy. His hard work has paid off. I hope everyone works hard and gets rewards like this. We receive calls from our relatives congratulating us. He was interested in sports since he was a child and was often beaten for not going to school and showing interest in studies. But slowly, and thank God, everything is going well. We should encourage our children to pursue their field of interest,” he said.

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