Joginder Sharma is a former Indian cricketer best known for bowling the final over of the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 final against Pakistan. Joginder Sharma was born on October 23, 1983 (age 43), in Rohtak, Haryana. He played four ODIs and four T20Is for India between 2004 and 2007. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 3 February 2023 and serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana Police.
Joginder Sharma was a seam-bowling all-rounder. He batted right-handed and bowled right-arm fast-medium. He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 23 December 2004 and his T20I debut against England on 19 September 2007.
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In the final of the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 in Johannesburg on 24 September 2007, captain MS Dhoni gave Joginder Sharma the last over. Pakistan needed 13 runs. Misbah-ul-Haq tried to scoop him and was caught by S Sreesanth at short fine leg, and India won the first T20 World Cup by five runs. It was his last match for India.
Career record
For India he took one wicket in four ODIs and four wickets in four T20Is. In domestic cricket he played for Haryana. In 77 first-class matches he scored 2,804 runs with 5 centuries and took 297 wickets, with best figures of 8 for 24. In 80 List A matches he took 115 wickets.
Joginder Sharma played for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League from 2008 to 2012. He was part of the squads that won the IPL in 2010 and 2011. He had not played a professional match since 2017 when he retired in February 2023.
Police career
Joginder Sharma joined Haryana Police in October 2007 under the sports quota, soon after the World Cup win. He holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
2025 and 2026
Joginder Sharma and wrestler Geetika Jakhar, who are both DSPs in Haryana Police, went to the Supreme Court over their seniority after a September 2025 Punjab and Haryana High Court order went against them. On 13 January 2026 the Supreme Court issued notice and said that any promotion of Haryana DSPs into the Indian Police Service would be subject to the final outcome of their petitions. As of mid-2026 the case was still pending.
Joginder Sharma Date of Birth: October 23, 1983 (age 43)
Joginder Sharma Place of Birth: Rohtak, Haryana
Joginder Sharma Playing Role: Allrounder
Joginder Sharma Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Joginder Sharma Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium
Joginder Sharma Teams Represented: India, Chennai Super Kings, Haryana, India Blue
Frequently asked questions
Who is Joginder Sharma?
Joginder Sharma is a former Indian cricketer best known for bowling the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup final against Pakistan.
When was Joginder Sharma born?
Joginder Sharma was born on October 23, 1983 (age 43), in Rohtak, Haryana.
Who bowled the last over in the 2007 T20 World Cup final?
Joginder Sharma bowled the last over. Misbah-ul-Haq was caught by S Sreesanth and India won by five runs.
How many matches did Joginder Sharma play for India?
He played four ODIs and four T20Is for India between 2004 and 2007.
Has Joginder Sharma retired?
Yes. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 3 February 2023.
What is Joginder Sharma's job now?
He is a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana Police, which he joined in October 2007.
Which IPL team did Joginder Sharma play for?
He played for Chennai Super Kings from 2008 to 2012 and was part of their 2010 and 2011 title-winning squads.
Which domestic team did Joginder Sharma play for?
He played domestic cricket for Haryana, taking 297 first-class wickets.
What is Joginder Sharma's bowling style?
He bowled right-arm fast-medium and batted right-handed.
What is Joginder Sharma's Supreme Court case about?
It is a dispute over his seniority as a Haryana Police DSP. In January 2026 the Supreme Court issued notice, and the case was still pending as of mid-2026.
