Veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma turned 32 on Wednesday (September 02). The fast bowler from Delhi has been continuously impressing the fans, especially in Test format, ever since his debu✅t in M💮ay 2007 against Bangladesh.
Ishant has so far played 97 Tests. He has picked up 297 wickets at an average of 32. In February, early this year, Ishant bagged a five-wicket haul against New Zealand to reach his 11th five-for in the longest format. By doing that, the right-arm seamer equalled former Indian speedster Zaheer Khan’s record of most five-wicket hauls.
Ishant is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Delhi Capitals (DC) group for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.
The 32-year-old cricketer recently won the Arjuna award for his immense contribution to Indian cricket.
On his birthday, numerous fans ൲and fellow cricketers poured in with their heartwarming wishes.
India captain Virat Kohli sent greetings to Ishant by posting a throwback picture of himself chilling out with pacer.
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday . Have a wonderful and succe𓆉ssful year aheadᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ. Enjoy the day. 🎂🎉
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
Indian opener Rohit Sharma expressed his best wishes for Ishant. Rohit even conꦓꦇgratulated the fast-bowler for winning the Arjuna award.
Many happy returns of the day bro. Congratulations on winning the A൩rjuna Award too 👏
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45)
The official Twitter handle of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of Ishant’s five-wicket haul in the Pink-ball Test against Bangladesh.
🔹 97 Tests, ☝️ 297 wickets
🔹 senior bowler 🇮🇳
🔹 Arjuna Awardee 👏Happy Birthday, . Here's a recap of his phenomenal 5-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the Pink Ball Test. 📽️🙌
— BCCI (@BCCI)
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra penned down a heartening note on Ishant’s birthday.
“It’s not often you see a young player and immediately know that he’s going to play for India. One look at the 18yo Ishant and you knew it’s only a matter of time before he dons the India colours. Talent took him to the top…hard work ensured longevity. Happy Birthday, @ImIshant,” wrote Aakash on Twitter.
It’s not often you see a young player and immediately know that he’s going to play for India. One look at the 18yo Ishant and you knew it’s only a matter of time before he dons the India colours. Talent took him to the top…hard work ensured longevity. Happy Birthday,
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Here is how other cricketers wished Ishant:
Happy birthday br🔥o 👏 Looking forward to a great se♛ason with you 😃
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Happy birthday have a good one.. God bless you
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Happy birthday son 🎈🎉
Your passion & dedication for the game is impeccable. Sending lots of 𝐆love & see you soon.— K L Rahul (@klrahul)
Happy birthday bღhai. Wishing you the very best and many more wic🌱kets😎 🤙🏻
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18)
Happy b💜irthday big guy 😛 Wishing you nothing but✅ happiness raajje 😄 Many congratulations on winning the Arjuna Award too 👑
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7)
Happy bir𝓡thday ! And best wishes on receiving your Arjuna Award 👏 Looking🐭 forward to the season with you 🔥
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15)
Happy bday Mr sharma god bless u always 🎂😊🙌
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3)
Happy Birthday, Ishi 😊
Here’s to more fun times and celebrations!— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88)
Happy birthday . Wishing you a g🌊reat year ahead. Looking forward to seeing you soonไ in the IPL. 🎂🥳
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh)
Happꦬy Birthday ! Many many happy returns of the day! 🌟🌈💫�ꩲ�
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops)
Best wishes on your birthday . Have a supeℱr year ahead! Go well in the IPL 👍
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1)
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Happy birthday, Rajee! Wishing you a year fille🌼d🏅 with happiness, health and success. 🤗🙌🏻
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
To bowl fast for 13 years, you don't just need long legs and flowing hair. You need a big heart like Ishant Sharma. Rajdhani Express, always reliable, always on time. Happy Birthday Lambu.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)