Ashok Sharma's father farmed during day, delivered newspapers to stands at night
Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Ashok Sharma, who has bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2026 so far, clocking 154.2 kmph, is the son of a farmer in Rajasthan's Rampura. Nathulal Sharma farmed during the day and drove for the local newspaper at night, delivering papers to various stands, according to The Indian Express. He earned ₹10,000 a month, it added.