India’s fast bowler Ishant Sharma Opened about senior cricketers who shaped their career, nominated Gautam GambhirVirender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan And MS Dhoni As his biggest sources of support in different stages of his visit.
Ishant Sharma’s favorite senior
Gautam Gambhir’s support in early days of career
Recalling the days of his Ranji Trophy, Ishant revealed that it was serious that stood the most by him.
“When I was playing Ranji Trophy, Gautam Gambhir supported me the most. Then Virender Sehwag came,” Isant told the commentator Padamjeet Sehrawat On his YouTube channel, insisting on how important this type of mentorship was for a young man who tried to break into competitive cricket.
Sehwag’s comfort approach
During his early tours with the Indian team, Ishant felt overwhelmed by big names in the dressing room. On a tour of Australia and South Africa, Sehwag helped him settle. “I approached Sehwag, and he just said,” What are you stressful about? Let’s go. ” He is the kind of senior who should be with every player – which he is ready to return to the people he believes, “ Remember Ishant.
Strategic knowledge of Zaheer Khan
Once installed on the side, Ishant replaced Zaheer Khan For lessons in the art of fast bowling. Veteran Left-Arm Seemar directed him to read bowling strategies, match situations and respect their skills.
MS Dhoni: Dressing Room Charger
Ishant also praised Dhoni’s extraordinary human-management, remembering how the captain could immediately raise his mood. “He knew that when I was angry, nervous, or suspicious. Just a sentence could set me on fire. He was my charger,” Ishant said.
At the international level from Gambhir’s trust to Dhoni’s inspiring spark during domestic cricket, Ishant not only credited his seniors for shaping his cricket abilities, but also his confidence to perform at the highest level.
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Summary of International Career Statistics Ishant Sharma
Test match:
- Played matches: 105
- Innings bowling: 188
- Wickets: 311
- Bowling average: 32.41
- Economy Rate: 3.16
- Strike Rate: 61.61
- Best bowling in an innings: 7/74
- Five wickets Houles: 11
- Ten wickets match: 1
- Scored: 785
- Batting average: 8.26
- The highest score: 57
One Day International (ODI):
- Played matches: 80
- Wickets: 115
- Bowling average: 30.97
- Economy Rate: 5.73
- Strike Rate: 32.46
- Best bowling: 4/34
Twenty20 International (T20IS):
- Play matches: 14
- Wickets taken: 8
- Bowling average: 50.0
- Economy Rate: 8.63
- Strike Rate: 34.75
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