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From Bat to Court Files: The 14-Year Cinematic Saga of an Unsung Cricket Hero
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From Match-Fixing Accusations to Coaching Glory: Ajay Sharma's Cinematic Comeback
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01-03-2026, 17:43
From Match-Fixing Accusations to Coaching Glory: Ajay Sharma's Cinematic Comeback
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Ajay Sharma, once dubbed the 'Don Bradman' of Indian domestic cricket, faced a lifetime ban due to match-fixing allegations in 2000.
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He spent 14 years in legal battles and anonymity, with a Delhi court finally acquitting him of all charges in 2014.
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Sharma made a remarkable comeback as the coach of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team, leading them to become Ranji Trophy champions.
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His first-class career boasted over 10,000 runs at an average of 67.46, including 31 centuries, before the ban.
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His story is hailed as an epic saga of reclaiming self-respect and proving that talent cannot be suppressed.
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