IndiaFirst Life Insurance Backs Indian-Born Kenyan Cricketer Pushkar Sharma

MUMBAI, India, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd (IndiaFirst Life), continues to support its former employee and Kenyan international cricketer – Pushkar Sharma. The private life insurance company is one of the first organisations to have noticed Pushkar's talent when he was employed with them. In alignment with their culture of caring for employees, they supported his decision to become a professional cricketer.  

Sunder Natarajan, Chief Human Resources Officer, IndiaFirst Life, said, "We are immensely proud of Pushkar Sharma. Supporting our employees' dreams is at the heart of our company and seeing Pushkar excel internationally is a testament to this. His journey from our organization to the global cricket stage is inspiring. We'll continue to cheer for him as he brings glory to Kenya and popularises cricket in Africa."

Pushkar Sharma said, "I am grateful to IndiaFirst Life for their unwavering support and belief in my aspirations. Their nurturing environment and #EmployeeFirst culture have been pivotal in my journey. Their sponsorship and mentorship helped me overcome challenges and pursue my passion full-time. With IndiaFirst Life's ongoing assistance, I am confident in contributing to Kenya's cricketing history and promoting the sport across Africa. The continent has immense potential, and I aim to inspire the next generation of young cricketers."

The Indian-born all-rounder made vital contributions for Kenya during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Challenge League 2024. The tournament serves as a pathway for qualification to the 2027 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup. He scored his maiden fifty against Denmark, making 60 runs off 75 balls, and followed that performance with 50 runs from 45 balls against Kuwait. Finishing as Kenya's second top scorer and fifth overall in the league, Pushkar accumulated 195 runs in 5 matches, averaging 39.00.

Pushkar is expected to be a key player for Kenya when the African nation competes in the second round of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A, scheduled to be played in Jersey in August this year.

About IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd

Headquartered in Mumbai, IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life), with a paid-up share capital of INR 754 crores, is one of the country's youngest life insurance companies. Its current shareholders include Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, and Carmel Point Investments India Private Limited, which hold 65%, 09%, and 26% stakes in the company. Carmel Point Investments India Pvt Ltd. is incorporated by Carmel Point Investment Ltd, a body corporate incorporated under the laws of Mauritius and owned by private equity funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC, New York, United States. The company's key differentiator is its simple, easy-to-understand products that are fairly-priced and efficiently serviced. For details, please visit https://www.indiafirstlife.com/