A right-arm fast-medium bowler with over 300 Test wickets, known for his ability to swing the ball at high speeds and trouble top-order batsmen.
Ishant Sharma is an Indian cricketer known for his towering 6 ft 4 in frame and his ability to bowl fast-medium deliveries that can intimidate even the best batsmen in the world. With a career spanning over a decade, he has become one of the most revered pace bowlers in Indian cricket history.
Born on September 2, 1988, in Delhi, India, Ishant Sharma was nicknamed "Lambu" (meaning "long" or "tall" in Hindi) due to his lean physique and towering height. He began his cricketing journey at a young age and was part of the Indian Under-19 team that toured England in 2006 and Pakistan in 2006-07.
In 2007-08, Ishant Sharma was called up to the Indian squad for the tour of South Africa, but was later deselected. However, this setback did not deter him, and he continued to work on his skills, eventually making his Test debut against Bangladesh in 2007.
In 2011, Ishant Sharma became the fifth youngest player to take 100 Test wickets, and in 2013, he became the fifth quickest Indian to record 100 ODI wickets. He also became known for his ability to bowl deliveries exceeding 150 km/h, with his fastest recorded speed being 152.2 km/h against Ricky Ponting in a Boxing Day Test match in 2011.
Ishant Sharma has been a member of the Indian team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. In 2020, he was awarded the Arjuna Award by the Indian government to recognize his outstanding achievement in cricket. In February 2021, he took his 300th wicket in Test cricket during a series against England.
Ishant Sharma plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and has taken 68 wickets in 14 first-class games, including a five-wicket haul against Baroda on the opening day of a match Delhi drew after failing to bowl Baroda out on the fourth day.
In 2008, Ishant Sharma was bought for a winning bid of $950,000 by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This was the highest amount paid for any bowler in the tournament.
Ishant Sharma is regarded as one of the greatest pacers in Indian cricket history. His ability to bowl fast-medium deliveries with precision and accuracy has made him a nightmare for batsmen around the world. His towering height and lean physique have also made him a formidable sight on the cricket field.
Throughout his career, Ishant Sharma has been an inspiration to many young cricketers in India, and his achievements on and off the field have earned him a special place in the hearts of cricket fans around the world.
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