About Gopal Sharma
Born 1960. Gopal Sharma is an Indian cricketer.
Gopal Sharma (born 3 August 1960) is a former Indian cricketer who played in five Test matches and 11 One Day Internationals from 1985 to 1990. He was an off-spinner but was overshadowed by the spinners of the day for a place in the international squad – Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, Maninder Singh, Arshad Ayub, Shivlal Yadav, Ravi Shastri and Narendra Hirwani.
He was the first person from Uttar Pradesh to represent India post-independence. He was a member of the India Selection Committee representing the Central Zone in 2004/05 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gopal Sharma?
Indian cricket player
When was Gopal Sharma born?
Gopal Sharma was born on 3 August 1960 in Kanpur.
What is Gopal Sharma's occupation?
Gopal Sharma is a cricketer.
What nationality is Gopal Sharma?
Gopal Sharma is Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gopal Sharma (cricketer)
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