Ishant Sharma - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Full Name: Ishant Sharma's full name is Ishant Vijay Sharma.
- 2. Birth Date: Ishant Sharma was born on September 2, 1988, in Delhi, India.
- 3. Playing Role: Ishant Sharma is a right-arm fast bowler.
- 4. International Debut: Ishant Sharma made his international debut for India in an ODI match against South Africa on June 29, 2007.
- 5. Test Debut: Ishant Sharma made his Test debut for India against Bangladesh on May 25, 2007.
- 6. IPL Career: Ishant Sharma has played for various IPL teams including Deccan Chargers, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rising Pune Supergiant, Kings XI Punjab, and Delhi Capitals.
- 7. Bowling Style: Ishant Sharma is known for his ability to generate bounce and seam movement off the pitch. He is also capable of bowling at high speeds.
- 8. Career Highlights: Ishant Sharma has had several memorable moments in his career, including his performance in the 2014 Test series against England where he took 7 wickets for 74 runs in a single innings.
- 9. Injury Concerns: Ishant Sharma has had his fair share of injury concerns throughout his career, including recurring ankle and knee issues.
- 10. Records: Ishant Sharma holds the record for the best bowling figures by an Indian fast bowler in a Test match outside of Asia, with figures of 7/74 against England at Lord's in 2014.