Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma dies of heart attack

Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma passed away on Tuesday due to heart attack. He ...

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: July 13, 2021 11:26 AM2021-07-13T11:26:21+5:302021-07-13T11:44:13+5:30

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma dies of heart attack | Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma dies of heart attack

Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma dies of heart attack

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Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma passed away on Tuesday due to heart attack. He was 66. He is survived by his wife Renu Sharma, two daughters Puja, Preeti and son Chirag Sharma.

Yashpal Sharma was an important part of the 1983 World Cup winning team. He was a member of the India team that won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. 

Yashpal Sharma played a total of 37 Test matches for India, in which he scored 1606 runs at an average of 34. At the same time, Yashpal Sharma scored 883 runs in a total of 42 ODIs.

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