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{{short description|Indian cricketer}} | {{short description|Indian cricketer}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}} | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|9|2|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|9|2|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Delhi]], India | | birth_place = [[Delhi]], India | ||
| | | heightm = 1.93 | ||
| batting = Right handed | | batting = Right handed | ||
| bowling = Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] | | bowling = Right-arm [[Fast bowling|fast-medium]] | ||
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| testdebutagainst = Bangladesh | | testdebutagainst = Bangladesh | ||
| testcap = 258 | | testcap = 258 | ||
| lasttestdate = 25 | | lasttestdate = 25 August | ||
| lasttestyear = 2021 | | lasttestyear = 2021 | ||
| lasttestagainst = | | lasttestagainst = England | ||
| odidebutdate = 29 June | | odidebutdate = 29 June | ||
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| columns = 4 | | columns = 4 | ||
| column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]] | | column1 = [[Test cricket|Test]] | ||
| matches1 = | | matches1 = 104 | ||
| runs1 = 785 | | runs1 = 785 | ||
| bat avg1 = 8. | | bat avg1 = 8.35 | ||
| 100s/50s1 = 0/1 | | 100s/50s1 = 0/1 | ||
| top score1 = 57 | | top score1 = 57 | ||
| deliveries1 = 19, | | deliveries1 = 19,028 | ||
| wickets1 = 311 | | wickets1 = 311 | ||
| bowl avg1 = 32. | | bowl avg1 = 32.22 | ||
| fivefor1 = 11 | | fivefor1 = 11 | ||
| tenfor1 = 1 | | tenfor1 = 1 | ||
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| catches/stumpings2 = 19/– | | catches/stumpings2 = 19/– | ||
| column3 = [[First class cricket|FC]] | | column3 = [[First class cricket|FC]] | ||
| matches3 = | | matches3 = 148 | ||
| runs3 = 1,061 | | runs3 = 1,061 | ||
| bat avg3 = 8. | | bat avg3 = 8.76 | ||
| 100s/50s3 = 0/2 | | 100s/50s3 = 0/2 | ||
| top score3 = 66 | | top score3 = 66 | ||
| deliveries3 = 26, | | deliveries3 = 26,676 | ||
| wickets3 = 481 | | wickets3 = 481 | ||
| bowl avg3 = 28. | | bowl avg3 = 28.24 | ||
| fivefor3 = 16 | | fivefor3 = 16 | ||
| tenfor3 = 2 | | tenfor3 = 2 | ||
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| best bowling4 = 5/21 | | best bowling4 = 5/21 | ||
| catches/stumpings4 = 26/– | | catches/stumpings4 = 26/– | ||
| date = | | date = 28 August 2021 | ||
| source = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/236779.html ESPNcricinfo] | | source = [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/236779.html ESPNcricinfo] | ||
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'''Ishant Sharma''' ({{audio|Ishant Sharma.ogg|pronunciation}}; born 2 September 1988) is an Indian [[cricket]]er who has represented India in [[Test cricket|Tests]], [[One Day International|ODIs]] and [[T20I]]s. He is a | '''Ishant Sharma''' ({{audio|Ishant Sharma.ogg|pronunciation}}; born 2 September 1988) is an Indian [[cricket]]er who has represented India in [[Test cricket|Tests]], [[One Day International|ODIs]] and [[T20I]]s. He is a {{convert|1.93|m|ftin|abbr=on}} tall<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-22/interviews/41436662_1_fast-bowling-ishant-sharma-bhuvneshwar-kumar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824002404/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-22/interviews/41436662_1_fast-bowling-ishant-sharma-bhuvneshwar-kumar|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 August 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=I enjoy being India's bowling spearhead: Ishant Sharma|access-date=19 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-18/top-stories/36416301_1_ishant-sharma-steven-finn-ashok-dinda|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521071229/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-18/top-stories/36416301_1_ishant-sharma-steven-finn-ashok-dinda|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 May 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|title=Finn and Ishant: The tale of two tall spearheads|access-date=19 September 2013}}</ref><ref>A CORRESPONDENT (20 October 2013), [https://www.telegraphindia.com/sport/all-over-in-one-ishant-over-australia-win-by-4-wickets-to-take-2-1-lead/cid/254920 "All over in one Ishant over - Australia win by 4 wickets to take 2-1 lead"], ''The Telegraph India''. Retrieved 13 February 2020.</ref> right-arm fast-medium bowler.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/236779.html |title=Ishant Sharma |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> | ||
At the age of 18, Sharma was called to join the [[Indian national cricket team|Indian squad]] for the [[Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2006-07|tour of South Africa in 2006–07]]. However, after receiving the call and organising travel arrangements, he was deselected.<ref>[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/274170.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Ishant won't be going to SA], by Anand Vasu, Cricinfo, 27 December 2006</ref> In reference to his height and lean physique in his Under-19 days, the bowler was nicknamed ''Lambu''.<ref name=lambu>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24478043-2882,00.html|title=Speedster Ishant Sharma earns Curtly Ambrose comparison|work=Herald and Weekly Times|access-date=3 November 2008}}</ref><ref name="Ramamoorthy">{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/04/03/stories/2008040351280400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020144508/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/04/03/stories/2008040351280400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=20 October 2013 | title=Season's flavour | first=Mangala | last=Ramamoorthy | date=3 April 2008 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] | access-date=15 July 2012 }}</ref> In 2011, he became the fifth youngest player to take 100 Test wickets. Against [[South Africa cricket team|South Africa]] in 2013, Ishant Sharma became the fifth quickest Indian to grab 100 ODI wickets.<ref>{{cite web|author= Sarath|date=28 Feb 2014 |url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/stats-fastest-indian-bowlers-100-odi-wickets |title=Stats: Fastest Indian bowlers to reach 100 ODI wickets – Sportskeeda |publisher=Sportskeeda.com }}</ref> While being a "rhythm" bowler, he still is considered one of the fastest Indian bowlers having bowled in excess of 150 km/h on several occasions in international cricket as well as the IPL, his fastest being 152.2 km/h bowled to [[Ricky Ponting]] on [[Boxing Day]] Test in 2011. In 2020, Indian government has awarded him the [[Arjuna Award]] to recognize his outstanding achievement in cricket. | |||
In February 2021, during the series [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|against England]], Ishant took his [[List of bowlers who have taken 300 or more wickets in Test cricket|300th wicket in Test cricket]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/england-in-india/ishant-sharma-the-man-for-the-dirty-job-climbs-mt-300/articleshow/80758767.cms |title=Ishant Sharma, the man for the 'dirty job', climbs Mt 300 |work=Times of India |access-date=8 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ishant Sharma Becomes 2nd Indian Pacer to Play 100 Tests|url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/cricket/pink-ball-test-ishant-sharma-becomes-2nd-indian-pacer-to-play-100-tests|access-date=2021-02-26|website=TheQuint | In February 2021, during the series [[English cricket team in India in 2020–21|against England]], Ishant took his [[List of bowlers who have taken 300 or more wickets in Test cricket|300th wicket in Test cricket]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/england-in-india/ishant-sharma-the-man-for-the-dirty-job-climbs-mt-300/articleshow/80758767.cms |title=Ishant Sharma, the man for the 'dirty job', climbs Mt 300 |work=Times of India |access-date=8 February 2021}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|title=Ishant Sharma Becomes 2nd Indian Pacer to Play 100 Tests|url=https://www.thequint.com/sports/cricket/pink-ball-test-ishant-sharma-becomes-2nd-indian-pacer-to-play-100-tests|access-date=2021-02-26|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref>Ishant is going to be the only 2nd pacer after Kapil Dev from India to play 100 Tests.<ref>{{Cite web|last=DelhiFebruary 22|first=Akshay Ramesh New|last2=February 22|first2=2021UPDATED:|last3=Ist|first3=2021 17:20|title=India vs England: Why Ishant Sharma might be the last India pacer to play 100 Tests|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-england-3rd-test-ahmedabad-ishant-sharma-100-tests-last-india-pacer-landmark-1771854-2021-02-22|access-date=2021-08-27|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Domestic and first-class career== | ==Domestic and first-class career== | ||
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[[File:Ishant Sharma bowling.JPG|thumb|right|upright|Sharma bowling in the nets in 2008]] | [[File:Ishant Sharma bowling.JPG|thumb|right|upright|Sharma bowling in the nets in 2008]] | ||
In the 2011 IPL auction, Sharma was bought by the [[Deccan Chargers]]; he hoped that his performance in the competition would give him a chance to impress selectors and push for selection in India's ODI team.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/content/story/509841.html |title=Ishant hopes to launch comeback through IPL |publisher=Cricinfo |date=7 April 2011 |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> From 12 matches, Sharma took 11 wickets at an average of 28.54.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5969;type=tournament |title=Indian Premier League, 2011 / Records / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213164400/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5969%3Btype%3Dtournament |archive-date=13 February 2012 }}</ref> A month after the IPL, which was held in April and May, India toured the West Indies for [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 2011|five ODIs and three Tests]]. Several senior players were rested from the ODI side and others absent through injury; this mostly affected the batsmen but Zaheer Khan missed the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/content/story/517345.html| title=Opportunity for fringe players – Raina |publisher=Cricinfo |date=31 May 2011 |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> India won the first three ODIs, and Sharma was called into the team for the fourth, his first ODI since August 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/100/100673/One-Day_International_Matches.html |title=One-Day International matches played by Ishant Sharma |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=17 January 2012 |archive-date=25 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625001933/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/100/100673/One-Day_International_Matches.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/content/story/518866.html |title=Determined West Indies ease to consolation win |first=Sidharth |last=Monga |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 June 2011 |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> He managed one wicket from two matches in the series while conceding 109 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6338;type=series |title=Records / India in West Indies ODI Series, 2011 / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> The first Test resulted in a win for India and Sharma took three wickets in each innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/314/314921.html |title=f53268 t1997 West Indies v India: India in West Indies 2011 (1st Test) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> He claimed his 100th Test wicket in the second Test, becoming the fifth youngest to reach the landmark; the fixture was also the first time he took | In the 2011 IPL auction, Sharma was bought by the [[Deccan Chargers]]; he hoped that his performance in the competition would give him a chance to impress selectors and push for selection in India's ODI team.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/content/story/509841.html |title=Ishant hopes to launch comeback through IPL |publisher=Cricinfo |date=7 April 2011 |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> From 12 matches, Sharma took 11 wickets at an average of 28.54.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5969;type=tournament |title=Indian Premier League, 2011 / Records / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213164400/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5969%3Btype%3Dtournament |archive-date=13 February 2012 }}</ref> A month after the IPL, which was held in April and May, India toured the West Indies for [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 2011|five ODIs and three Tests]]. Several senior players were rested from the ODI side and others absent through injury; this mostly affected the batsmen but Zaheer Khan missed the ODI series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/content/story/517345.html| title=Opportunity for fringe players – Raina |publisher=Cricinfo |date=31 May 2011 |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> India won the first three ODIs, and Sharma was called into the team for the fourth, his first ODI since August 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/100/100673/One-Day_International_Matches.html |title=One-Day International matches played by Ishant Sharma |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=17 January 2012 |archive-date=25 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625001933/http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/100/100673/One-Day_International_Matches.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/content/story/518866.html |title=Determined West Indies ease to consolation win |first=Sidharth |last=Monga |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 June 2011 |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> He managed one wicket from two matches in the series while conceding 109 runs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6338;type=series |title=Records / India in West Indies ODI Series, 2011 / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> The first Test resulted in a win for India and Sharma took three wickets in each innings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/314/314921.html |title=f53268 t1997 West Indies v India: India in West Indies 2011 (1st Test) |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> He claimed his 100th Test wicket in the second Test, becoming the fifth youngest to reach the landmark; the fixture was also the first time he took ten wickets in a match for India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/content/story/522002.html |title=Simons pleased with Ishant's resurgence |publisher=Cricinfo |date=5 July 2011 |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/content/story/521448.html |title=Ishant cherishes success after gloom |publisher=Cricinfo |first=Sriram |last=Veera |date=30 June 2011 |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> The second and third Tests ended in draws and India won the series 1–0;<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/west-indies-v-india-2011/content/series/489197.html?template=fixtures |title=India tour of West Indies, 2011 / Fixtures |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> Sharma was the leading wicket-taker on either side with 22 dismissals at an average of 16.86.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6340;type=series |title=Records / India in West Indies Test Series, 2011 / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 January 2012}}</ref> | ||
After the tour of West Indies, India suffer a run of eight consecutive defeats in away Tests. In July and August the team played four Tests [[Indian cricket team in England in 2011|in England]]. England inflicted a 4–0 whitewash on India,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/529033.html |title=Swann's six completes India's humiliation |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=22 August 2011 |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> and in the process replaced India as No. 1 ranked Test team.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527348.html |title=England dethrone India to become No.1 |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 August 2011 |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> Playing in all four matches, Sharma managed 11 wickets at an average pushing 60.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6112;type=series |title=Records / Pataudi Trophy, 2011 / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> During the series Sharma suffered an ankle injury and missed the ODI leg, but was sufficiently recovered to face the West Indies [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2011–12|in November]] when India hosted them for three Tests.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/540328.html |title=Don't think I need ankle surgery – Ishant |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 November 2011 |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> While India won 2–0, Sharma managed five wickets from three matches at a cost of in excess of 65 runs each.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6930;type=series |title=Records / West Indies in India Test Series, 2011/12 / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> Sharma played in all four Tests of India's [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2011–12|tour of Australia in 2011–12]]. India lost the series 4–0, while Sharma took five wickets at the cost of 451 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6636;type=series|title=Records / Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2011/12 / Most wickets|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=28 January 2012}}</ref> | After the tour of West Indies, India suffer a run of eight consecutive defeats in away Tests. In July and August the team played four Tests [[Indian cricket team in England in 2011|in England]]. England inflicted a 4–0 whitewash on India,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/529033.html |title=Swann's six completes India's humiliation |first=Andrew |last=McGlashan |publisher=Cricinfo |date=22 August 2011 |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> and in the process replaced India as No. 1 ranked Test team.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2011/content/story/527348.html |title=England dethrone India to become No.1 |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 August 2011 |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> Playing in all four matches, Sharma managed 11 wickets at an average pushing 60.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6112;type=series |title=Records / Pataudi Trophy, 2011 / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> During the series Sharma suffered an ankle injury and missed the ODI leg, but was sufficiently recovered to face the West Indies [[West Indian cricket team in India in 2011–12|in November]] when India hosted them for three Tests.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/540328.html |title=Don't think I need ankle surgery – Ishant |publisher=Cricinfo |date=13 November 2011 |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> While India won 2–0, Sharma managed five wickets from three matches at a cost of in excess of 65 runs each.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6930;type=series |title=Records / West Indies in India Test Series, 2011/12 / Most wickets |publisher=Cricinfo |access-date=17 February 2012}}</ref> Sharma played in all four Tests of India's [[Indian cricket team in Australia in 2011–12|tour of Australia in 2011–12]]. India lost the series 4–0, while Sharma took five wickets at the cost of 451 runs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=6636;type=series|title=Records / Border-Gavaskar Trophy, 2011/12 / Most wickets|publisher=Cricinfo|access-date=28 January 2012}}</ref> | ||
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After some bad performances against Australia in 2013 ODI series, he came back strongly against South Africa taking 4/40 in the third ODI on 11 December 2013 at [[SuperSport Park]], which was his 2nd best performance in ODIs.<ref>{{cite news|title=We lost but have some positives to take as well: Ishant Sharma|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-we-lost-but-have-some-positives-to-take-as-well-ishant-sharma-1933741|access-date=22 July 2014|work=DNA|date=12 December 2013}}</ref> | After some bad performances against Australia in 2013 ODI series, he came back strongly against South Africa taking 4/40 in the third ODI on 11 December 2013 at [[SuperSport Park]], which was his 2nd best performance in ODIs.<ref>{{cite news|title=We lost but have some positives to take as well: Ishant Sharma|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-we-lost-but-have-some-positives-to-take-as-well-ishant-sharma-1933741|access-date=22 July 2014|work=DNA|date=12 December 2013}}</ref> | ||
In the [[Indian cricket team in England in 2014|2014 tour of England]], Sharma secured his career-best figures of 7/74 at the [[Lord's]], with an aggressive spell in England's second innings, bowling India to a 95-run win.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hopps|first1=David|title=Ishant's seven destroys England|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2014/content/story/762777.html|access-date=2 September 2015|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=21 July 2014}}</ref> During the first test of the series, Sharma suffered the slight ignominy of becoming [[Alastair Cook]]'s sole Test wicket when caught down the leg side.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pringle|first1=Derek|title=England v India: Alastair Cook's bowling spell provides light relief as tourists bat their way to draw at Trent Bridge|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/10964749/England-v-India-Alastair-Cooks-bowling-spell-provides-light-relief-as-tourists-bat-their-way-to-draw-at-Trent-Bridge.html | In the [[Indian cricket team in England in 2014|2014 tour of England]], Sharma secured his career-best figures of 7/74 at the [[Lord's]], with an aggressive spell in England's second innings, bowling India to a 95-run win.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hopps|first1=David|title=Ishant's seven destroys England|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-india-2014/content/story/762777.html|access-date=2 September 2015|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=21 July 2014}}</ref> During the first test of the series, Sharma suffered the slight ignominy of becoming [[Alastair Cook]]'s sole Test wicket when caught down the leg side.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pringle|first1=Derek|title=England v India: Alastair Cook's bowling spell provides light relief as tourists bat their way to draw at Trent Bridge|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/10964749/England-v-India-Alastair-Cooks-bowling-spell-provides-light-relief-as-tourists-bat-their-way-to-draw-at-Trent-Bridge.html|access-date=23 October 2015|work=Telegraph|date=13 July 2014}}</ref> India finished the series losing 3–1. He finished the [[Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 2015|2015 three-match Test series in Sri Lanka]] with 13 wickets, including a 5-wicket haul in the third Test at [[Sinhalese Sports Club Ground|SSC]]. At the end of the match, he was handed a one-match ban by the [[International Cricket Council]] (ICC), following an altercation with [[Dhammika Prasad]] in the course of the match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ishant, Prasad, Chandimal and Thirimanne charged by ICC|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/sri-lanka-v-india-2015/content/story/916261.html|access-date=2 September 2015|work=ESPNcricinfo|date=1 September 2015}}</ref> The series also saw him pick his 200th wicket in Tests.<ref>{{cite web|title=India vs Sri Lanka, Day 5 Stats: Ishant Sharma joins 200 club|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-day-5-stats-ishant-sharma-joins-200-club/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=4 September 2015}}</ref> India won the series 2–1. | ||
Ishant Sharma has sustained an injury on his right hand during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.. | Ishant Sharma has sustained an injury on his right hand during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.. | ||
According to PTI, Ishant Sharma had multiple stitches on his middle and fourth finger in his right hand<ref>{{Cite | According to PTI, Ishant Sharma had multiple stitches on his middle and fourth finger in his right hand<ref>{{Cite web|last=DelhiJune 24|first=India Today Web Desk New|last2=June 25|first2=2021UPDATED:|last3=Ist|first3=2021 07:28|title=Ishant Sharma sustains injury in WTC final against New Zealand, gets stitches on his right hand|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ishant-sharma-injury-india-vs-new-zealand-england-series-southampton-london-wtc-final-1819055-2021-06-24|access-date=2021-08-27|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | ||
In August 2018, during the fourth Test [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|against England]], Sharma took his 250th Test wicket.<ref name="IS250">{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/india-vs-england-4th-test-day-1-ishant-sharma-seventh-indian-to-complete-250-test-wickets-740504 |title=Ishant Sharma seventh Indian to complete 250 Test wickets |work=Cricket Country | In August 2018, during the fourth Test [[Indian cricket team in England in 2018|against England]], Sharma took his 250th Test wicket.<ref name="IS250">{{cite web|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/india-vs-england-4th-test-day-1-ishant-sharma-seventh-indian-to-complete-250-test-wickets-740504 |title=Ishant Sharma seventh Indian to complete 250 Test wickets |work=Cricket Country |access-date=30 August 2018}}</ref><ref name="sports.ndtv.com">https://sports.ndtv.com/england-vs-india-2018/india-vs-england-ishant-sharma-equals-kapil-devs-record-in-england-1913715</ref> In the fifth test, he took 3 wickets in England's first innings and thereby equaled [[Kapil Dev]]'s record of taking the most wickets by an Indian bowler in England. He finished the series as the second-highest wicket taker, with 18 wickets.<ref name="sports.ndtv.com"/> In following India's tour of Australia, he took 11 wickets in the first 3 tests, before being ruled out of the final test due to an injury.<ref>https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ "Australia-vs-india-2018-19-indian-players-report-card-ss"</ref> | ||
In August 2019, Ishant took his 9th Test 5-wicket haul against West Indies in the 1st Test match of [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies and the United States in 2019|India tour of West Indies 2019]], at the [[Sir Vivian Richards Stadium]], with figures of 5/43 in the 1st innings.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ishant-sharma-1st-test-day-2-india-vs-west-indies-5-wicket-haul-ravindra-jadeja-antigua-1590999-2019-08-24|title=1st Test: All-round Ishant Sharma puts India on top vs West Indies in Antigua|work=India Today|access-date=24 August 2019}}</ref> In the 2nd Test match of the same series, batting at No.9, Ishant hit his first half-century in Test Cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 1, 2019|first=Saurabh |last=Kumar|title=India vs West Indies: Ishant Sharma hits maiden fifty in 92nd Test|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-west-indies-ishant-sharma-hits-maiden-fifty-in-92nd-test-1593976-2019-09-01|access-date=2020-09-10|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> In February 2021, Ishant completed his 100th Test match against England in the third Test match (2nd day/night Test in India) of England Tour of India, at the Motera Stadium <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstiger.com/rather-than-captain-understanding-me-i-need-to-understand-the-captain-ishant-sharma |title=Ishant Sharma all charged up for the 100th Test |work=sportstiger.com | In August 2019, Ishant took his 9th Test 5-wicket haul against West Indies in the 1st Test match of [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies and the United States in 2019|India tour of West Indies 2019]], at the [[Sir Vivian Richards Stadium]], with figures of 5/43 in the 1st innings.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ishant-sharma-1st-test-day-2-india-vs-west-indies-5-wicket-haul-ravindra-jadeja-antigua-1590999-2019-08-24|title=1st Test: All-round Ishant Sharma puts India on top vs West Indies in Antigua|work=India Today|access-date=24 August 2019}}</ref> In the 2nd Test match of the same series, batting at No.9, Ishant hit his first half-century in Test Cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 1, 2019|first=Saurabh |last=Kumar|title=India vs West Indies: Ishant Sharma hits maiden fifty in 92nd Test|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/india-vs-west-indies-ishant-sharma-hits-maiden-fifty-in-92nd-test-1593976-2019-09-01|access-date=2020-09-10|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> In February 2021, Ishant completed his 100th Test match against England in the third Test match (2nd day/night Test in India) of England Tour of India, at the Motera Stadium <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstiger.com/rather-than-captain-understanding-me-i-need-to-understand-the-captain-ishant-sharma |title=Ishant Sharma all charged up for the 100th Test |work=sportstiger.com |access-date=24 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2016059 |title=Ishant Sharma to join India's elite 100-Test club |work=icc-cricket.com | access-date=24 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ishant-sharma-on-100-it-was-important-that-i-understood-captains-psyche-7199691 |title=Milestone-man Ishant Sharma better than before |work=indianexpress.com |access-date=24 February 2021}}</ref>Ishant Sharma became only the 4th Indian bowler to play 100 test matches, the legendary Kapil Dev being the only other fast bowler to achieve the feat. <ref>{{Cite news |title=Ishant Sharma plays his 100th test| url=https://sixsports.in/india-vs-england-3rd-test-day-1-axar-patel-stars-for-india/ |website=sixsports.in |date=25 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Bowling style== | ==Bowling style== | ||
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== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Sharma comes from a [[Brahmin]] family.<ref> | Sharma comes from a [[Brahmin]] family.<ref>https://www.crictracker.com/i-have-given-all-that-up-ishant-sharma-discloses-the-sacrifices-he-made-to-stay-fit/</ref> On 10 December 2016, he married Indian basketball player [[Pratima Singh]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ishant Sharma, Pratima Singh tie the knot, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh attend|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ishant-sharma-pratima-singh-wedding-ms-dhoni-yuvraj-singh-inside-pics-4420064/|work=The Indian Express|date=10 December 2016}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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* [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Ishant-Sharma/3321.html Ishant Sharma]'s profile page on Wisden | * [http://www.wisdenindia.com/player/India/Ishant-Sharma/3321.html Ishant Sharma]'s profile page on Wisden | ||