What Was Written on Raghu Sharma Paper in MI vs LSG IPL 2026 ?

Raghu Sharma turned heads with his gesture of revealing an emotional note after claiming his first wicket in the IPL during the MI vs LSG matchup at the Wankhede Stadium on May 4, 2026. The Punjab-based leg-spinner Raghu Sharma made his 2026 IPL debut on May 2 as an impact player against Chennai Super Kings. He was signed as a mid-season replacement in 2025, and in his recent match solidified his place in the tournament by taking his first wicket in his second match.

What Was Raghu Sharma Paper Celebration All About?

On Monday, Raghu Sharma entered his second match of the IPL tournament, where he dismissed debutant Akshat Raghuvanshi for his maiden wicket. Following this achievement, he revealed an emotional note in celebration, opening up about his tough journey and thanking MI for the opportunity and being part of one of the best teams in IPL. The Raghu Sharma celebration note read:

“Radhe Radhe. A very painful 15 years by divine mercy of gurudeva ended today. Thanks Mumbai Indians (Blue and Gold) for giving me this opportunity. Every Grateful. Jai Sri Ram.”

Raghu Sharma Revealed His Adversities During His Tough Journey

Raghu Sharma is born and brought up in Jalandhar, and he wasn’t seriously into cricket until he turned 18 years old. From competing for Punjab to Puducherry in India, to Galle in Sri Lanka, he has played key roles in his career. In his early age, he enrolled in pursuing electrical engineering in Jalandhar in 2011, and this is when his interest in cricket started; however, his weight of 102 kg was the biggest problem for him. Opening up about his struggles, he revealed all the adversities he navigated in a recent media interview. Raghu Sharma said: