Overview
- Ashok Sharma has been granted a No‑Objection Certificate by the Rajasthan Cricket Association and has changed his domestic allegiance to Gujarat to seek better opportunities.
- The BCCI named Sharma as an injury replacement for Yudhvir Singh in the India A squad for the tri‑nation series in Sri Lanka, with the pacer due to link up with the team in Colombo/Dambulla.
- Yudhvir Singh was ruled out after right‑shoulder discomfort and the BCCI Medical Team recommended a graduated rehabilitation programme under the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
- Sharma earned the call after a breakout run that included finishing the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as joint‑top wicket‑taker and clocking express pace in IPL 2026, where he played six matches for Gujarat Titans.
- Rajasthan has lost multiple young pacers this month, including Ganesh Suthar, raising short‑term concerns about the state side’s fast‑bowling depth and showing how franchise ties and NOCs are reshaping domestic player movement.