Shubham Arora

Born on October 26, 1997, in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, Shubham Arora is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter who serves as a vital top-order anchor and primary gloveman for Himachal Pradesh in Indian domestic cricket. Rising through the state's age-group ranks, he honed his sharp glovework and stroke-play to secure a permanent place across first-class, List A, and T20 state lineups.

Arora etched his name into Himachal Pradesh cricket history during the 2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy, delivering a career-defining performance in the final against domestic heavyweights Tamil Nadu in Jaipur. Chasing a formidable target of 315, he opened the batting and played an unbeaten, match-winning knock of 136 off 131 balls (featuring 13 fours and a six). His composure under pressure guided Himachal Pradesh to their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy title via the VJD method, earning him the Player of the Match award in the summit clash.

Building on his white-ball breakthrough, Arora established himself as a reliable red-ball opener in the Ranji Trophy. During the 2022-23 List A season, he showcased his run-scoring consistency with a blistering 133 off 127 balls against Manipur and a disciplined 62 against Tripura. His red-ball prowess was further highlighted during the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, where he notched twin half-centuries (53 & 66) against Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, alongside a fighting 58 against Pondicherry.

Through the 2025 and 2026 summer cycles, Arora balanced state conditioning camps with overseas stints, representing UK clubs like Stayley Cricket Club and Buxted Park CC to refine his technique on seaming tracks. Retained as a primary top-order batter and keeper for Himachal Pradesh heading into October 2026, he remained a cornerstone of the state squad as they prepare for the 2026-27 domestic season.