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Ishant Sharma Ishant Sharma Height: 6 Feet, 3 Inches DOB: September 2, 1988

After being termed “India’s next big thing” in fast bowling set-up by former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh, speedster Ishant Sharma saw a roller-coaster ride in his international career. It was the wicket of Australian great Ricky Ponting on India’s tour of Australia in 2008 that prompted Waugh hail Ishant for his daunting pace. Later in his career, Ishant lost his pace that led him out of the limited-over format. However, the tall-built that helps him bowl accurate and strength to bowl 30 overs a day in a Test match assured him a permanent spot in the longest format of cricket. Having started playing cricket at the age of 14, the Delhi pacer made his international debut on May 25, 2007, in a Test match against Bangladesh at Dhaka. Thanks to a successful start, he was included in the limited-over squad and made his ODI debut on July 29, 2007, playing South Africa at Belfast. The 6’4” spearhead made his T20I debut on February 1, 2008, in a match against Australia at Melbourne.

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RR vs DC, IPL 2024

Riyan Parag doubtful, What about Ishant Sharma? Key injury updates ahead of RR vs DC clash

Cricket | Mar 28, 2024, 01:55 PM IST

The ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season will see Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals lock horns at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. But both teams have injury and availability issues and there are key updates around them.

Ishant Sharma in his follow-through

'I asked Zak for a pair of size 11 shoes' - Ishant Sharma recalls fascinating ODI debut tale

Cricket | Aug 15, 2023, 08:30 AM IST

Ishant Sharma recently shared a fascinating tale when former India pacer Zaheer Khan lent him a pair of bowling shoes leading into his ODI debut in Ireland.

Rishabh Pant was spotted in stands during IPL 2022

'We might not see Rishabh Pant' - Ishant Sharma not sure about DC captain's return for IPL next year

Cricket | Jul 23, 2023, 04:47 PM IST

"He has just started batting and wicketkeeping and to run and turn after that, there are a lot of things, which is not easy for a wicketkeeper and a batter," Sharma added.

Discarded senior India player is set to make his comeback

Out of favour senior India cricketer to be part of West Indies tour as a commentator

Cricket | Jul 10, 2023, 04:34 PM IST

Team India will be up against West Indies in a multi-format tour which will be a month-long starting July 12 with the Test matches in Dominica.

Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma back in Delhi squad, here's all you need to know

Cricket | Oct 05, 2022, 11:26 PM IST

Ishant Sharma has played 105 Test matches in his career and has taken 311 wickets at an economy of 3.15

File photo of veteran Indian Test pacer Ishant Sharma.

Ranji Trophy 2021-22: Ishant Sharma bowls only nine overs, Delhi all but out of quarterfinals race

Cricket | Feb 26, 2022, 07:23 PM IST

Jharkhand ended the third and penultimate day at 288 for five in 76 overs and, with an overall lead of 315, is all but sure of three points.

File photo of India veteran pacer Ishant Sharma.

Change of heart for Ishant Sharma: Set to join Delhi Ranji squad in Guwahati, Dhull likely to open

Cricket | Feb 16, 2022, 03:39 PM IST

However, Ishant will not be available for the tough showdown as he will be in five-day mandatory quarantine.

File Photo of Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma

Cape of 'Confusion': Ishant's restrictive bowling or Umesh's attacking instinct?

Cricket | Jan 08, 2022, 06:56 PM IST

Siraj, who sustained a hamstring strain while bowling on the first evening of the second Test, managed only 15.5 overs in the two innings and coach Rahul Dravid admitted that his injury did affect the team strategy while defending 240 in the fourth innings.

File photo of Indian cricket team

SA Team Selection: Virat's ODI captaincy, Ishant's place in Test, back-up No. 3 up for discussion

Cricket | Dec 05, 2021, 08:54 PM IST

India are supposed to play three ODIs in South Africa and the biggest question now is whether the country needs two white ball captains which can potentially lead to a clash of ideas.

Ajinkya Rahane of India during a nets session

Rahane, Ishant get honourable injury exit route from team management for 2nd Test

Cricket | Dec 03, 2021, 04:48 PM IST

The BCCI and the team management found an "exit route" which was honourable for both the distinguished senior cricketers as everyone associated wanted to be subtle while taking a tough decision, at least for this Test.

ENG vs IND 4th Test | Shardul Thakur returns to XI; Umesh Yadav replaces Ishant Sharma

ENG vs IND 4th Test | Shardul Thakur returns to XI; Umesh replaces Ishant as India put to bat

Cricket | Sep 02, 2021, 03:26 PM IST

Ravichandran Ashwin remains absent from the India XI in the fourth Test at Oval.

Ishant Sharma

ENG vs IND | Ishant Sharma could be dropped for Oval Test, R Ashwin may get his first game

Cricket | Aug 29, 2021, 09:02 PM IST

Ishant's figures of 22-0-92-0 were worst among the Indian pacers as England scored 432 runs but more importantly, the veteran looked jaded.

Ishant Sharma gets stitches; likely to be fit ahead of England Test series

Ishant Sharma gets stitches; likely to be fit ahead of England Test series

Cricket | Jun 26, 2021, 05:30 PM IST

The lanky fast bowler sustained an injury while trying to stop a shot from Ross Taylor in the 45th over of New Zealand's second innings.

India pacer Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma gets stitches on his right hand ahead of England Test series

Cricket | Jun 24, 2021, 11:00 PM IST

The senior pacer sustained the injury while trying to stop a drive off his own bowling in the New Zealand second innings during the World Test Championship Final.

Sonu Sood

Fan requests Sonu Sood to send Kane Williamson back to pavilion, actor's response wins Twitter

Trending | Jun 23, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

Reaching out to Sonu Sood, an enthusiastic cricket fan, took to Twitter requesting the Bollywood actor to send Kane Williamson back to Pavillion during the World Test Championship final.

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WTC Final: Ishant Sharma surpasses Kapil Dev in England

Cricket | Jun 21, 2021, 01:20 PM IST

Kapil had taken 43 wickets in 13 matches played in England, while Ishant has now taken 44 wickets in the same number of matches. 

Ishant Sharma

WTC Final: Stats favour Ishant Sharma inclusion in playing XI

Cricket | Jun 17, 2021, 04:04 PM IST

Ishant Sharma is the most experienced bowler in Team India squad with 43 wickets to his name in England.

Ishant Sharma

World Test Championship final: Ball will swing even without saliva, says Ishant Sharma

Cricket | Jun 15, 2021, 01:39 PM IST

The 32-year-old, a veteran of 101 Tests, is expected to lead the Indian bowling attack when the team takes on New Zealand in the marquee clash.

Rishabh Pant slams unbeaten century in India's intra-squad game; Ishant Sharma leads bowling chart

Rishabh Pant slams unbeaten century in India's intra-squad game; Ishant leads bowling chart

Cricket | Jun 12, 2021, 07:19 PM IST

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant slammed an unbeaten century during Team India's intra-squad game for the preparations of the WTC Final against New Zealand.

'It is like a World Cup final': Ishant, Shami reflect on 'emotional' WTC journey

'It is like a World Cup final': Ishant, Shami reflect on 'emotional' WTC journey

Cricket | Jun 12, 2021, 03:53 PM IST

India will take on New Zealand in the final of the WTC between June 18-22 in Southampton.