Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/09/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Ishant Sharma
04/2025
Ishant Sharma was fined by the IPL for violating the IPL Code of Conduct. He lost 25 percent of his match fees and received a demerit point for the violation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ishant Sharma is a right-arm fast-medium bowler who stands 6 ft 4 in tall. He is regarded as one of the greatest pacers in Indian cricket history. | |
| He made his Ranji Trophy debut at age 18 and broke into the Indian Test team in 2007. He gained attention with a memorable spell against Ricky Ponting during the 2007-08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. | |
| In 2011, he became the fifth youngest player to take 100 Test wickets. In February 2021, he took his 300th Test wicket, joining Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan as the only Indian pacers in the 300-Test wicket club. | |
| He was the highest wicket-taker in the 2008 Commonwealth Bank Series with 14 wickets and played a key role in India's 2013 Champions Trophy triumph, claiming 10 wickets in the tournament. | |
| He delivered one of his most iconic spells in 2014 at Lord's, where his 7-wicket haul against England helped India secure a historic Test victory after 28 years. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 4" |
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| Weight | 84 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ganga International School, Delhi |
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Personal Life
| He started playing serious cricket at age 14 and left his studies after class 10th to focus entirely on cricket. | |
| He comes from a non-cricketing family; no one in his family has played cricket professionally. | |
| Apart from cricket, he enjoys playing volleyball and football and spending time with friends. | |
| He is nicknamed 'Lambu' by teammates due to his tall and lean figure. |
Family
| Father | Vijay Sharma |
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| Mother | Grisha Sharma |
| Siblings | Eva (elder) |
| Spouse | Pratima Singh |
Career
| Jersey Number | #29 - India, #1 - Sunrisers Hyderabad |
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| Domestic/State Team | Delhi |
| IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Riders (2008 to 2010), Deccan Chargers (2011 to 2012), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013 to 2024), Delhi Capitals (2021, 2023), Gujarat Titans (2025 - present) |
| Nature on field | Aggressive |
| Records (main ones) | Fifth youngest player to take 100 Test wickets. On 8 February 2021, during the 4th day of the first test match between India and England, he joined Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan as the only Indian pacers in the 300-Test wicket club. First Indian pacer to play 100 Tests in 2021. Finished as India's highest wicket-taker in the 2008 Commonwealth Bank Series with 14 wickets. |
| Career Turning Point | His memorable 54-ball spell against Ricky Ponting in the Perth Test (2007-08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy). His 7-wicket haul at Lord's in 2014 to ensure India's Test victory after 28 years. |
| Awards | Arjuna Award (2020) |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Bowling Speed | Around 135 km/h (85 mph) |
Favourites
| Player | Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Actress | Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt |
| Movie | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayange |
| Food | Grilled meat and anything cooked by his mom |
| Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
| International Cricketer | Glenn McGrath |
Style Quotient
| Cars collection | Audi RS5, Volkswagen Polo |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ishant Sharma does not smoke. | |
| 2. Ishant Sharma drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He focused on Cricket after leaving his studies following class 10th. | |
| 4. He made his U-19 ODI & Test debut alongside Virat Kohli and debuted in First-class and Ranji in the same match. | |
| 5. He is known as one of India's fastest bowlers. | |
| 6. On Cricbuzz’s ‘Rise of New India’ show in February 2023, Ishant Sharma recalled his toughest moment during a match against Australia, where he gave away 30 runs in an over in 2013. | |
| 7. Ishant Sharma mentioned that after that challenging match against Australia, MS Dhoni and Shikhar Dhawan helped him recover from the low point. | |
| 8. In 2023, Ishant Sharma returned to the IPL after a two-year absence and performed well while playing for Delhi Capitals. | |
| 9. He is nicknamed 'Lambu' due to his tall and lean figure. | |
| 10. He made his U-19 ODI and Test debut alongside Virat Kohli and debuted in First-class and Ranji in the same match. |