Ishant Sharma, Age 34 ,Height, Biography Family and More

Ishant Sharma is an Indian cricketer who has represented India in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler. At the age of 18, Sharma was called to join the Indian squad for the tour of South Africa in 2006–07. He was Born on 2 September 1988 in Delhi, India and he is 34 years old (as in 2022). In reference to his height and lean physique in his Under-19 days, the bowler was nicknamed ‘Lambu’.

In 2011, he became the fifth youngest player to take 100 Test wickets. In 2013 Against South Africa, Ishant Sharma became the fifth quickest Indian to grab 100 ODI wickets. He comes from a brahmin Family and his father is Vijay Sharma and his Mother is Grisha Sharma. While being a “rhythm” bowler, he still is considered one of the fastest Indian bowlers. In 2020, Indian government has awarded him the Arjuna Award to recognize his outstanding achievement in cricket. Ishant plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and has taken 68 wickets in 14 first-class games.

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• Ishant Sharma is an Indian cricketer who has represented India in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler.
• At the age of 18, Sharma was called to join the Indian squad for the tour of South Africa in 2006–07.
• In 2011, he became the fifth youngest player to take 100 Test wickets.
• In 2013, Ishant Sharma became the fifth quickest Indian to grab 100 ODI wickets.
• He was Born on 2 September 1988 in Delhi, India and he is 34 years old (as in 2022).
• In reference to his height and lean physique in his Under-19 days, the bowler was nicknamed ‘Lambu’.
• He is from Delhi and his father is Vijay Sharma and his Mother is Grisha Sharma.

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• In February 2021, during the series against England, Ishant took his 300th wicket in Test cricket.
• Ishant plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and has taken 68 wickets in 14 first-class games.
• Ishant toured England with the India Under-19s in 2006 and Pakistan in 2006–07.
• He played three youth tests and six youth One Day Internationals for India.
• On the basis of his strong performance in Australia in 2008 He was bought for a winning bid of $950,000 by Kolkata Knight Riders in the player auction for the Indian Premier League and This was the highest amount paid for any bowler in the tournament.
• On 15 February 2018, it was officially announced that Ishant will join Sussex CCC for the first two months of the 2018 county season.
• In May 2007, Sharma was selected in the test team for the Bangladesh tour and played as a replacement for the fast bowler Munaf Patel.
• Sharma picked up 5 wickets during the third test in Bangalore and this performance earned him a place in India’s squad for the tour of Australia.
• In January 2008 Sharma was called to represent India once again to replace the injured Zaheer Khan in the second test at the SCG.
• He used the pace and bounce of the WACA wicket to trouble the batsmen.
• On 10 February 2008, Sharma bagged four important wickets in the 4th ODI of CB Series against Australia.
• He ended the Match at good score and was also named the Man of the Match.
• During the 2008 Test series against Australia in India, Ishant was the leading wicket-taker, with 16, and was named man-of-the-series as India won 2–0.
• He became the first Indian paceman to win such an award in a Test series on Indian soil after Kapil Dev who won the award in 1983.
• He took Australian captain Ricky Ponting’s wicket three times during the series, and six times in as many Tests.

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• In 2009, Ishant’s form slumped, and he was dropped for the second Test against Sri Lanka, replaced by Sreesanth.
• In the 2011 IPL auction, He 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.
• A month after the IPL, which was held in April and May, India toured the West Indies for five ODIs and three Tests.
• India won the first three ODIs, and Sharma was called into the team for the fourth, his first ODI since August 2010.
• He claimed his 100th Test wicket in the second Test, becoming the fifth youngest to reach the landmark.
• In March 2012, Sharma underwent surgery on his ankle which had been troubling him for over a year.
• According to PTI, Ishant Sharma had multiple stitches on his middle and fourth finger in his right hand.
• In August 2018, during the fourth Test against England, Sharma took his 250th Test wicket.
• According to India’s former bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad he is amongst the most dedicated bowler in India’s set up.
• Ishant Sharma played for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League.
• In December 2018, he was bought by the Delhi Capitals in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League.
• On 10 December 2016, he married Indian basketball player Pratima Singh.
• He has huge following on his Social Media Accounts, He has 1.4Million followers on his Instagram account and on his Twitter he has 2.4 Million Followers and on his Facebook he has 4.6 Million Followers.

(FAQ)- Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is  Ishant Sharma ?

ANS. Ishant Sharma is an Indian cricketer who has represented India in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler. At the age of 18, Sharma was called to join the Indian squad for the tour of South Africa in 2006–07.

2. How old is Ishant Sharma ?

ANS. He was Born on 2 September 1988 in Delhi, India and he is 34 years old (as in 2022).

3. Who is the Favorite Cricketer of Ishant Sharma ?

ANS. The Favorite cricketer of Ishant Sharma is Virat Kohli.

4. What is the Zodiac Sign Of Ishant Sharma ?

ANS. Zodiac Sign Of Ishant Sharma is Virgo.

5. What is the Net Worth of Ishant Sharma ?

ANS. Ishant Sharma’s total net worth is around $15 Million (Rs.110 Crores).