RR pacer Brijesh Sharma set to make his first-class debut for J&K this domestic season
In an exciting development for Jammu and Kashmir cricket, fast bowler Brijesh Sharma is set to make his first-class debut, following a noteworthy IPL-2026 performance for Rajasthan Royals. As the team gears up for its inaugural Irani Cup clash, Puneet Bisht has been brought on as the fielding coach, while the search for a new bowling coach continues.
Fast bowler Brijesh Sharma, who made a strong debut for Rajasthan Royals in IPL-2026, is poised to make his first-class bow for Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming 2026-27 domestic season. Sharma, a 27-year-old pacer from Udhampur, claimed 14 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 9.89 for Rajasthan this season. The talented cricketer had previously represented Jammu & Kashmir in the Under-19 and Under-22 levels before joining Delhi to train under coach Deepak Punia.
Sharma's remarkable performances for Smashers Malda in the 2025 Bengal Pro T20 League, where he picked up 11 wickets in just seven matches, caught the attention of the Rajasthan Royals, leading to his purchase for Rs 30 lakhs. Additionally, two key members of the Jammu & Kashmir team's support staff - bowling coach P Krishna Kumar and fielding coach Dishant Yagnik and Puneet Bisht - have joined the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Consequently, the JKCA has appointed Puneet Bisht as the team's new fielding coach, while a search for a new bowling coach continues. Under the guidance of head coach Ajay Sharma and captain Paras Dogra, who will return for his first-class season at 41, Jammu & Kashmir is gearing up for its inaugural Irani Cup clash from October 1-5 in Srinagar, before aiming to defend the Ranji Trophy title as it kicks off the domestic season.
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