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Ex-MI cricketer involved in rape case [Source: @shivaliksharma28/Instagram]
Shivalik Sharma, a cricketer who was once part of the Mumbai Indians squad in the IPL, has been arrested in Rajasthan in connection with a rape case. The complaint was filed at the Kudi Bhagatsani police station in Jodhpur, and Shivalik has now been sent to judicial custody.
The left-handed batter was bought by MI for INR 20 lakh in the 2024 IPL auction but did not play a match that season. He made his debut for Baroda as a teenager in 2018 and has scored 1,087 runs in 18 first-class games.
He is also known to have played with Baroda teammates like Hardik Pandya, who now leads Mumbai Indians, and Krunal Pandya of Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Shivalik Sharma Behind Bars In Rape Case
The woman who filed the complaint is from Sector 2, Kudi Bhagatsani in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. According to police reports, she met Shivalik in Vadodara in February 2023.
They became close and spent a lot of time talking. Their relationship turned serious, and both families met. Later, they even got engaged. After their engagement, the woman says they were physically involved.
However, in August 2024, Shivalik’s family reportedly called off the engagement and started looking for a different match for him. Feeling betrayed, the woman decided to file a case. The cricketer has been sent to judicial custody while police investigate the matter further.
Mumbai Indians Flying In IPL 2025
This incident emerged in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are also performing well in the tournament. They are 3rd in the points table with 7 wins out of 11 games. Despite a worrisome start, the five-time IPL champions have picked up momentum and will probably take the playoff spot.
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