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.
India will take on New Zealand in the final of the WTC between June 18-22 in Southampton.
Asked about his preferred team combination for the final, Harbhajan gave his reason why he feels Siraj can pip Ishant for a place in the final XI.
Dew has been a major factor affecting the team defending the total in Ahmedabad, as seen on Monday and in the recent T20I series between India and England.
Delhi Capitals pacer Ishant Sharma wasn't available for selection in their first four matches after the veteran Indian pacer had a recurring heel injury, As per a report by website Cricbuzz.
Ishant Sharma missed the games against Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, which paved the way for 24-year-old pacer Avesh Khan's selection in the team.
Amit recalled how the two former Ranji and international teammates often enjoyed each other's company.
Delhi Capitals, however, is likely to be without their regular skipper Shreyas Iyer after he was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England following a left shoulder dislocation.
On the very first delivery of the 51st over, Ishant hit it over mid-off for a maximum.
Earlier, visitors England chose to bat first after winning the toss at the revamped stadium in Motera.
Ishant became only the second fast bowler after Kapil Dev to feature in 100 Tests for India.
India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar led the wishes for pacer Ishant Sharma ahead of his 100th Test appearance.
Ishant Sharma revealed his conversation with MS Dhoni before the latter's retirement from Test cricket in 2014.
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recalled Ishant's spell to Ricky Ponting when he had troubled the ex-Aussie skipper.
The Indian skipper also heaped praise on Ishant's longevity and pointed out how the pacer prioritised Tests instead of white-ball cricket.
From being called finished to standing at the cusp of the milestone 100th Test, Ishant Sharma has peppered a classic bowling display in the history of Indian cricket with some mesmerising bowling spell.
The senior pacer is on the cusp of becoming only the second India pace bowler to play 100 Test matches after Kapil Dev
Ishant is on course to become only the second Indian fast bowler, after the great Kapil Dev, to complete 100 Tests for the country.
Pacer Ishant Sharma provided the perfect start to India as he trapped English opener Rory Burns lbw in the very first over of the innings.
Ishant, the most-capped Test player in this current line-up, on Monday, became the third Indian pacer after Kapil Dev (434 wickets) and Zaheer Khan (311) to reach the 300-wicket milestone.
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