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Happy birthday Ishant Sharma: From Champions Trophy 2013 Heroics to Lord’s 2014 Masterclass
Wishes pour in for Ishant Sharma on his birthday. With 311 Test wickets and iconic spells like Lord’s 2014, he remains one of India’s finest pacers.
Last Updated on - September 2, 2025 11:21 AM IST
Wishes poured in today for veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, who celebrates his birthday after leaving behind an indelible mark on Indian cricket. Standing tall at 6’4, Ishant was the spearhead of India’s pace attack for more than a decade. He remains one of the finest fast bowlers the country has produced.
Over the years, he built a decorated career. He claiming 311 wickets in Test, 115 in ODIs, 96 in the IPL. His longevity and resilience made him one of India’s most dependable pacers, especially in the longest format.
Career-defining Moments
Ishant’s career was filled with memorable spells. Many of them turned matches in India’s favor. He starred in the 2013 Champions Trophy final, where his double strike against England broke the backbone of their chase. That spell paved the way for India’s triumph under MS Dhoni.
His fiery spell at Lord’s in 2014 remains iconic. Ishant bounced out England’s batting lineup with figures of 7/74, one of the greatest fast-bowling performances by an Indian on English soil.
In addition, fans still remember his battle with Ricky Ponting in the 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. A young Ishant troubled the Australian legend with pace and bounce. That series earned him admiration from fans, teammates, and critics alike.
Ishant Sharma Under Virat Kohli’s Captaincy
During Virat Kohli’s captaincy, Ishant became a central figure in India’s pace revolution. Alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, he led India’s overseas conquests in Australia, England, and South Africa.
Kohli often calls Ishant the “workhorse” of Indian Test cricket. He praised his ability to bowl long, disciplined spells that created opportunities for wickets. Ishant’s partnership with Kohli remains one of the defining chapters of modern Indian cricket.
Ishant Sharma’s Legacy in Indian Cricket
With 105 Test matches to his name, Ishant Sharma belongs to an elite group of Indian fast bowlers who combined skill, stamina, and consistency at the highest level. His contributions to Indian cricket, across formats and generations, make him a true giant of the game.
As he celebrates his birthday today, fans, former teammates, and cricketing legends continue to hail Ishant Sharma as one of India’s finest fast bowlers.
Happy Birthday, Ishant Sharma – the tall, fiery pacer who gave Indian cricket countless memories, stood tall under Virat Kohli’s leadership, and remains a symbol of India’s fast-bowling rise.