From Punjab to Mumbai Indians to Seattle Orcas: Sharad Lumba’s Cricket Journey

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In this episode of Yorker we speak with Sharad Lumba about his cricket journey from the Punjab domestic system to the Mumbai Indians setup, MI New York, and now the Seattle Orcas for the 2026 Cognizant Major League Cricket season.Sharad reflects on his early years in Punjab cricket, the challenges of being a middle-order batter, and the patience required to stay ready through the highs and lows of professional cricket. He also opens up about being selected by Mumbai Indians in the IPL auction, suffering a grade three side strain before camp, and what that experience taught him about focusing on the controllables.The interview also touches on franchise cricket, the growth of Major League Cricket in the United States, and what he hopes to bring to the Seattle Orcas this season.This interview about resilience, opportunity, mindset, and the reality behind a cricketer’s journey.

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