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Ishant Sharma

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Who is Ishant Sharma

Date of Birth: Sep 02, 1988
 
Country: India
 
Role: Bowler
 
Bowling style: Right-arm medium-fast
 
Batting style: Right-handed batsman
 
Height: 6 ft 5 in (195 cm)
 
Teams: India, Delhi, India Red, Kolkata Knight Riders, Deccan Chargers, Rest of India, India A, North Zone, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Indians, Rising Pune Supergiant, Kings XI Punjab, India Blue, Sussex, Delhi Capitals
 
Ishant Sharma is an Indian cricketer and represents Delhi Capitals in Indian Premier League. Ishant busted into the international scenes by bowling a dream spell to Australian legend Ricky Ponting during Perth Test in 2018. He was drafted into the Indian squad for Australia tour after he took 5-140 against Pakistan at flat track of M Chinnaswamy stadium. Ishant started playing cricket at the age of 14 and four years later made Ranji Trophy debut for Delhi.
Domestic career
 
Ishant Sharma plays domestic cricket for Delhi and made a first-class debut against Tamil Nadu on November 23, 2006. He made a dream debut taking four wickets in the first innings. He became 9th Indian cricketer to play for England's county team Sussex in 2018.
 
IPL career
 
In the first auctions of IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders bagged the young Ishan Sharma for $ 950,000. He made his IPL debut against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 18, 2008. In the first season, Ishant picked 8 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 41.37 and an economy rate of 7.66. He moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab before playing for Delhi Capitals. Overall, he has scalped 72 wickets in 89 matches at an average of 35.83 and an economy of 8.09. His best bowling figures in IPL are 5-12.
 
Test career
 
Ishant Sharma made his Test debut against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium on May 25, 2007. He came to the limelight after bowling a brilliantly against Australian legend Ricky Ponting during India Tour of Down Under in 2007-2008. Overall, he has taken 297 wickets in 97 Tests at an average of 32.39 with 11 five-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket haul.
 
ODI career
 
Ishant made his One Day International debut against South Africa at Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on June 29, 2007. Overall, in 80 matches he scalped 115 wickets at an average of 30.97 and an economy rate of 5.73. His best bowling figures in ODIs are 4-34.
 
T20 International career
 
The 195 cm tall Indian pacer made his T20 International debut against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 1, 2008. He last represented India in T20s on October 10, 2013, against the same opponent. Overall, he took 8 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 50 and an economy rate of 8.63. 

Latest Updates on Ishant Sharma

From Sachin Tendulkar's batting masterclass to Rishabh Pant's dare-to-fight attitude, let us revisit how Australia's gruelling conditions forged India's brightest Test stars.

Updated On: 19 Nov 2024 | 12:26 PM IST

In the press conference on the eve of the DC vs RR match, Ponting said that Ishant has been bowling full-throttle during the practice session for the last two days.

Updated On: 07 May 2024 | 6:37 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants players were seen in traditional colourful caps, which are worn especially on Holi in Central, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Western Bihar, the Bhojpuri belt

Updated On: 26 Mar 2024 | 12:20 AM IST

It is first major ICC trophy for the Black Caps, who had ended runners-up at the 2019 ODI World Cup after losing the final to hosts England on boundary count

Updated On: 23 Jun 2021 | 11:42 PM IST

With three full sessions to play and a favourable forecast announced for the reserve day on Wednesday, the sixth day will come with the possibility of a draw as well as a result

Updated On: 23 Jun 2021 | 1:45 PM IST

The inaugural World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand is heading towards a disappointing draw with fourth day's play being washed out due to rain.

Updated On: 21 Jun 2021 | 8:06 PM IST

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor were batting on 12 and 0 respectively when bad light forced early stumps. Check India vs New Zealand Day 3 highlights and WTC final full scorecard here

Updated On: 20 Jun 2021 | 11:42 PM IST

The skipper got good support from Rahane (29 not out off 79) in the final session where bad light stopped play twice before umpires called it a day. Check India vs New Zealand WTC final highlights

Updated On: 20 Jun 2021 | 1:55 PM IST

In the last five years, England has hosted 32 men's Test matches and only as many as four have ended in draws which is an indication that even if rain plays spoilsport, the final will go the distance

Updated On: 18 Jun 2021 | 7:45 PM IST

New Zealand has gone will all pace attack in WTC fonal against India Check India vs New Zealand playing 11, Southampton weather forecast and WTC rules here

Updated On: 19 Jun 2021 | 2:45 PM IST

IND vs NZ final: Ashwin is India's leading wicket-taker in ICC World Test Championship with 67 scalps in 13 matches followed by Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami who are tied in the 2nd spot

Updated On: 16 Jun 2021 | 5:56 PM IST

India pacer Ishant Sharma and wife Pratima Singh received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine

Updated On: 10 May 2021 | 1:52 PM IST

Hardik was not considered for selection as 'he is still not in a position to bowl', while a Jadeja made his way back to a 20-member squad. Check IND vs ENG Test schedule and ICC WTC final timings here

Updated On: 07 May 2021 | 9:13 PM IST

Shikhar Dhawan smashed an unbeaten 69 off 47, while another opener Prithvi Shaw (39) and Steven Smith (24) also chipped in as DC chased down the target in 17.4 overs.

Updated On: 02 May 2021 | 11:30 PM IST

A few members of the Delhi Capitals' squad, including pacers Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav, leg-spinner Amit Mishra and all-rounder Lalit Yadav have assembled at the team hotel in Mumbai

Updated On: 25 Mar 2021 | 5:50 PM IST

India to lock horns with New Zealand in ICC World Test Championship final, scheduled to take place on June 18-22, at Lord's cricket ground. Check India vs England 4th Test highlights and scorecard

Updated On: 06 Mar 2021 | 4:32 PM IST

Mohammed Siraj replaces Bumrah while England makes two changes in its playing 11. Check IND vs ENG playing 11 and head to head stats here

Updated On: 11 Mar 2021 | 3:08 PM IST

The last time India won inside two days in a Test was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru. Check India vs England highlights and IND vs ENG scorecard here

Updated On: 25 Feb 2021 | 8:29 PM IST

Leach scalps the wicket of Virat Kohli (27) in the last over before stumps. India bundled out England for 112 on Day 1 as Axar scalps 6 wickets. Check India vs England highlights and scorecard here

Updated On: 25 Feb 2021 | 2:01 PM IST

Ishant Sharma will be playing his 100th Test when India takes on England in the third Test at the Motera Stadium

Updated On: 24 Feb 2021 | 12:13 PM IST