ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2026


Born
Sep 02, 1988 (37 years)
Role
Bowler
Nationality
India
Batting Style
Right-Hand-Bat
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Bowl
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Not Out
Strike Rate
50's
100's
200's
Average
Balls
300's
4's
6's
Ducks
Matches
Innings
Wickets
Balls
Runs
Overs
Economy
Maidens
BBI
4W
5W
10W
Hattricks
Average
Strike Rate
Delhi, West Delhi Lions, Gujarat Titans, India, Delhi Capitals, Rising Pune Supergiants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Old Delhi
With a physique and attitude that is reminiscent of a young Javagal Srinath, Ishant Sharma shot into prominence during the 2007-08 Test series in Australia. Standing at 6'4", his rhythmic, high-arm action allowed him to bowl at around 140 kph.
For one who started serious cricket at 14, his rise was rapid and he made his Ranji Trophy debut at 18.
An injury to Munaf Patel provided him an opening during India's tour of Bangladesh in May 2007 but it was in Australia where he caught the attention, prompting Steve Waugh to call him the next best thing in Indian cricket.
He showed he could move the ball both ways and his probing spell in the second innings in Perth, where he set-up Ricky Ponting, is the stuff of folklore. He continued to impress in the one-day series, clocking more than 150kph once, and ended as India's highest wicket-taker in the triumphant campaign..
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