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Happy Birthday Ishant Sharma: Lesser known facts about India's lanky fast bowler
On the occasion of his birthday, here are some lesser-known facts about one of the most capped Indian bowlers in Tests.
DNA Web Team | Sep 02, 2021, 12:39 PM IST
1.Ishant Sharma is one of the tallest cricketers in the world
Ishant Sharma, who started playing cricket only at the age of 14 and made his Ranji Trophy debut at the early age of 18-years for Delhi, is one of the tallest cricketers in the world. With 6'4', Ishant towers above his teammates.
2.Ishant Sharma became most expensive bowler in IPL
During the first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Ishant became the most expensive bowler as he was bought for $950,000.
He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the first edition of the IPL after his impressive performance for India U-19.
3.Ishant Sharma bowls fastest delivery by an Indian
Ishant Sharma had bowled his fastest delivery - 152.2 kmph - during the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne of Australia's 2011-12 tour.
Ishant's delivery is one of the fastest bowled by an Indian.
4.Ishant Sharma 2nd Indian to pick six or more wickets four times
Ishant Sharma is the second Indian after Kapil Dev to have picked up six or more wickets four times during an overseas Test match.
While Kapil Dev's wickets-haul came in Pakistan (twice), Australia, and West Indies, Ishant was able to achieve this feat in New Zealand, England, and West Indies.
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5.Ishant Sharma's 'Best bowling figures' and 'Most runs conceded'
Ishant Sharma is the only bowler to feature on both the Indian Premier League's (IPL) list of "Best bowling figures" and "Most runs conceded" in the history of the cash-rich tournament.
He had bowled a magical spell of 5-12 in just 3 overs against Kochi Tuskers Kerala but had also conceded 66 runs in 4 overs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
