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Ishant Sharma Biography
Ishant Sharma is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on September 2, 1988 in Delhi, India. Nicknamed “Lambu” and considered one of the fastest Indian bowlers, he began his domestic career for Delhi in 2006.
He became the first Indian paceman to win the Man of the Series Award in a Test series on Indian soil since Kapil Dev in 1983.
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, Ishant Sharma was bought for a winning bid of $950,000 by Kolkata Knight Riders in the player auction for the Indian Premier League. This was the highest amount paid for any bowler in the tournament.
At the age of 18, Sharma was called to join the Indian squad for the tour of South Africa in 2006–07. However, after receiving the call and organising travel arrangements, it was decided not to send him on the tour. 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. Against South Africa in 2013, Ishant Sharma became the fifth quickest Indian to grab 100 ODI wickets. 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.
He has an older sister named Eva.
| Name | Ishant Sharma |
| First Name | Ishant |
| Last Name | Sharma |
| Occupation | Cricket Player |
| Birthday | September 2 |
| Birth Year | 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Delhi |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | India |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Vijay Sharma, Grisha Sharma |
| Siblings | Eva Sharma |
| Spouse | Pratima Singh |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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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. Over there he played for his national side in the second test where he bowled three overs including one maiden and conceded only five runs without taking a wicket. Later on, he was called for the tour of England in July–August 2007.
Ishant Sharma Net Worth
Ishant Sharma is one of the richest Cricket Player from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ishant Sharma's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was chosen to join the Indian squad on their tour of South Africa at the age of 18.
He became the fifth youngest player to take one hundred Test wickets in 2011.
Ishant Sharma ( pronunciation (help ·info ) ; born 2 September 1988) is an Indian cricketer who has represented India in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He is a 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) tall right-arm fast-medium bowler.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Cricket Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
A right arm fast-medium bowler, the speed of Sharma’s bowling has diminished since he emerged on the international scene, although in 2008 he bowled a delivery at over 152 kilometres per hour (94 mph). Such occurrences were not the norm as his pace dropped to around 130 km/h (81 mph), but under Eric Simons (who was India’s bowling coach from 2010 to 2012) Sharma was regularly bowling in excess of 140 km/h (87 mph) when India toured Australia in 2011/12. According to India’s former bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad he is amongst the most dedicated bowler in India’s set up.
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 thereby 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 was noted for achieving reverse swing on balls sometimes as young as eight overs, and along with senior opening bowler Zaheer Khan, troubled the touring Australians. He took Australian captain Ricky Ponting’s wicket three times during the series, and six times in as many Tests, making the Indian press label Ponting as Ishant’s bunny.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Ishant Sharma height 6 ft 4 in Ishant weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Sharma got a call back in the team in the 3rd Test during Pakistan’s tour of India in December 2007 due to injury of India’s frontline pacers Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, and Sreesanth. Sharma picked up 5 wickets during the third test in Bangalore. This performance earned him a place in India’s squad for the tour of Australia.
However, in 2009, Ishant’s form slumped, and he was dropped for the second Test against Sri Lanka, replaced by Sreesanth.
Who is Ishant Sharma Dating?
According to our records, Ishant Sharma married to Pratima Singh . As of December 1, 2023, Ishant Sharma’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Ishant Sharma. You may help us to build the dating records for Ishant Sharma!On 10 February 2008, Sharma bagged four important wickets in the 4th ODI of CB Series against Australia. He ended the match with figures of 4/38 and named Man of the Match. He scalped two important wickets on 18 February 2008 versus Australia in the 7th ODI of CB series.
Facts & Trivia
Ishant Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Ishant Sharma celebrates birthday on September 2 of every year.
On 5 October 2010, Ishant helped VVS Laxman pull off a highly unlikely win over Australia by one wicket in the first Test in Mohali after India had fallen to 8/124 in pursuit of 205. Ishant provided Laxman with support during an 81-run partnership in which he contributed 31 valuable runs.
What is the salary of Ishant Sharma?
Ishant Sharma earns an estimated salary of Rs. 6 crore Per Year.
Where is Ishant Sharma from?
Delhi, India
How fast does Ishant Sharma bowl?
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.
What is the age of Ishant Sharma?
34 years (September 2, 1988)
Who is the richest cricketer in the world?
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | $170 million (INR 1,296 cr) |
| 2 | MS Dhoni | $111 million (INR 846 cr) |
