Today isIndian former cricketer Chetan Sharma's birthday. Chetan turned 56 today. Beinga part of the Indian Cricket team, he played in Tests and ODI as a fast bowler. Sharmais currently the Chairman of the selection committee of the Indian Cricket team.
On hisbirthday let's look at some special aspects of his life:
Chetanwas born on 3rd January 1966 in Ludhiana, Punjab. He was coached by Desh PremAzad.
He madehis first-class debut from Punjab at the age of 17 Years. He appeared as an Internationalcricketer a year after his debut from Punjab.
Chetanwas the first Indian man to take a hat-trick in the ODI world cup. This happened in1987 in Nagpur while playing against New Zealand.
Chetan'sname is registered on the Hall of Fame board at Lord's Cricket Ground for taking 5wicket haul in his 32 over spell. He took 5 wickets for 64 runs.
Chetanwas remembered for his bowling in the Austral-Asia Cup in 1986. In a match betweenIndia- Pakistan, Pakistan needed 4 runs on the last ball and when Chetanbowled, Jawed Maindad hits a six. This was how team India lost the match. Afterthis, many Indian fans started criticizing Chetan for his bowling. Chetan became an overnight 'Villain from a Hero'.
After theNehru Cup in 1989, Chetan received few opportunities for his cricket career. Heplayed his last test match in 1989 against West Indies and Last ODI was in 1994against the same.
After retirement, Chetan became a cricket commentator. He worked as a commentator for a few years. Laterin 2020, he was elected as the Chairman of the selection committee of the IndianCricket team. He is the current chairman of the senior selection committee.