Ishant Sharma facts for kids
Sharma in 2012
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Ishant Sharma
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| Born | 2 September 1988 Delhi, India |
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| Nickname | Lambu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 258) | 25 May 2007 v Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 25 November 2021 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 169) | 29 June 2007 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 17 January 2016 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 21) | 1 February 2008 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 10 October 2013 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006/07–present | Delhi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Deccan Chargers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Rising Pune Supergiants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Kings XI Punjab | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Sussex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–present | Delhi Capitals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 25 November 2021
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Ishant Sharma (born 2 September 1988) is a famous Indian cricket player. He has played for India in all three main types of cricket: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He is a tall player, standing 6 feet 4 inches, and bowls with his right arm at a fast-medium speed.
In 2011, Ishant became one of the youngest players to take 100 wickets in Test matches. He is known for his accuracy and can bowl very fast, sometimes over 150 kilometers per hour. In 2020, the Indian government gave him the Arjuna Award. This award recognizes his amazing achievements in cricket. Ishant was also part of the Indian team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
In February 2021, Ishant reached a big milestone. He took his 300th wicket in Test cricket during a series against England. Many people see him as one of the best fast bowlers in Indian cricket history.
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Playing for Teams in India
Ishant Sharma plays for the Delhi in Indian cricket. He has taken many wickets in first-class games. A "first-class" game is a long match, usually lasting three to five days.
In 2006, Ishant traveled to England and Pakistan with the India Under-19s team. He played well in these youth matches. Because of his strong performance, especially in Australia in 2008, the Kolkata Knight Riders team bought him for a lot of money in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. This was the highest amount paid for any bowler at that time.
In 2018, Ishant also played for an English team called Sussex CCC for a few months. This made him one of the few Indian players to play for Sussex.
Ishant's International Cricket Journey
Ishant Sharma was first asked to join the Indian team when he was just 18 years old. This was for a tour to South Africa in 2006–07. However, he was later removed from the team before he could play.
In May 2007, Ishant was chosen for the Test team to play against Bangladesh. He got to play in the second Test match. Later that year, he was also called for the tour of England.
Ishant got another chance in December 2007 during Pakistan's tour of India. This was because some of India's main fast bowlers were injured. Ishant took 5 wickets in the third Test match in Bangalore. This good performance helped him get a spot in India's team for the important tour of Australia.
Playing in Australia (2008)
Ishant didn't play in the first Test match in Australia. But he was called back for the second Test in Sydney when another bowler got injured. He bowled well in that match, even though he didn't get many wickets.
In the next match in Perth, Ishant bowled an amazing spell to the Australian captain, Ricky Ponting. He took Ponting's wicket, which helped India win the match. He used the fast and bouncy pitch at the WACA ground to trouble the batsmen. He continued to impress with his bowling in the final Test in Adelaide.
In February 2008, Ishant took four important wickets against Australia in an ODI match. He was named "Man of the Match" for his great performance.
Success Against Australia in India (2008)
When Australia toured India in 2008, Ishant was the top wicket-taker for India. He took 16 wickets and was named "Man of the Series." This was a special achievement because he was the first Indian fast bowler since Kapil Dev in 1983 to win such an award in a Test series in India. He was very good at making the ball swing, even when it was new. He troubled the Australian batsmen, especially Ricky Ponting, whose wicket he took many times.
However, in 2009, Ishant's performance dropped a bit, and he was left out of some matches.
Important Partnerships and Milestones
In October 2010, Ishant played a crucial role in helping VVS Laxman win a Test match against Australia. India was in trouble, but Ishant batted with Laxman and scored 31 valuable runs, helping India win by one wicket.
In 2011, Ishant joined the Deccan Chargers in the IPL. After the IPL, India toured the West Indies. Ishant took 22 wickets in the Test series, making him the top wicket-taker. He also took his 100th Test wicket in this series, becoming one of the youngest players to do so.
India then had a tough time in Test matches away from home, losing many games in England and Australia. Ishant continued to play, but the team struggled. In March 2012, he had surgery on his ankle, which made him miss the IPL that year.
In 2013, during an ODI series against Australia, Ishant had a difficult over where he gave away 30 runs. But he bounced back strongly against South Africa, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs in an ODI match.
Career Best and 300 Wickets
In 2014, during a tour of England, Ishant achieved his best bowling figures in Test cricket. He took 7 wickets for 74 runs at the famous Lord's cricket ground. This helped India win the match by 95 runs.
In 2015, Ishant took 13 wickets in a Test series in Sri Lanka, including a 5-wicket haul. During this series, he also took his 200th wicket in Test matches.
In August 2018, Ishant reached another milestone, taking his 250th Test wicket against England. He also equaled Kapil Dev's record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in England.
In August 2019, Ishant took his 9th 5-wicket haul in Test cricket against West Indies. In the same series, he scored his first half-century (50 runs) in Test cricket, batting at number 9.
In February 2021, Ishant played his 100th Test match against England. He became only the fourth Indian bowler and the second fast bowler after Kapil Dev to achieve this incredible feat.
How Ishant Bowls
Ishant Sharma is a right-arm fast-medium bowler. When he first started playing, he bowled very fast, sometimes over 152 kilometers per hour. Over time, his speed changed, but he still bowls around 140 kilometers per hour.
Cricket experts have talked about his bowling style. His height means he has to bowl the ball a bit fuller (closer to the batsman) to hit the stumps. Some experts suggested he could improve by keeping his head steady and his wrist in a consistent position when he bowls. This would help him get more speed and make the ball move more.
Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath said that Ishant is a "workhorse" bowler. This means he bowls many overs and works hard for the team. McGrath also noted that Ishant has improved over time and is adapting better to different playing conditions.
Playing in the IPL
Ishant Sharma has played for several teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He played for Kings XI Punjab and later joined the Delhi Capitals. He was bought by the Delhi Capitals in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League.
Personal Life
Ishant Sharma comes from a Brahmin family. On 10 December 2016, he married Pratima Singh, who is an Indian basketball player.
