Hailing from Punjab, Rahul Sharma made his first class-debut in 2006 against Rajasthan. However, he had to wait three more years to represent Punjab again in Ranji Trophy cricket.
Sharma, a leg-spinner, is known for the extra bounce he extracts off the pitch because of his height. He bowls wicket to wicket, although he does not turn the ball much.
He made his IPL debut with the Deccan Chargers in 2010 after recovering from Bell's Palsy, a form of facial paralysis that affected his vision. He moved to Pune Warriors the next season and was very impressive, picking up 14 wickets while maintaining a very god economy throughout the season.
