Ishant Sharma added ( about Cheteshwar Pujara ) : “I saw Pujara angry for the first time. He hammered a cut which went straight into the hands of the fielder at point. I asked Pujara ‘I saw you angry for the first time’. ‘What do I do yaar, I tried to hit a spinner for a big shot on the green wicket and it went for a catch’,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 1, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “Forget everyone’s reaction. Ask KL, how he felt about me scoring a fifty. He said ‘we were thinking if he scores a hundred, we would have to jump off from the balcony’,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 1, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma responded : “KL scored some 25-26 runs (he had actually scored 13 runs) and he said ‘son, if you score more than me, I will do this and that for you’. After I scored a half century, I gave him some batting advice and he was like ‘Stop it bro, you scored fifty and ab meri jaan kha raha hai (and now you are teasing me),”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 1, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Everyone was at the practice, I was just standing there. And then Rahul Dravid came up to me and asked ‘Ishant why are you not bowling'. I nervously muttered something and he said ‘what',"

news18 Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:17:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told ( about Stephen Smith ) : "It was a close game, people tend to do things when swayed by emotions, you do anything to upset the batsman, whatever I could do to upset him, I did that. Smith upsets the bowlers a lot, we know if we dismissed him then we could go on to win the match,"

news18 Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:17:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma recalled : “He just told me, ‘You’re a senior player and you should help the youngsters. Just don’t worry about anything - you’re my first choice.’ And I think that bit of conversation really helped me,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:25:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “He’s the best coach I’ve ever met. I was very nervous when I was making a return to the IPL last season. I was almost feeling like a debutante walking into the camp the first day, but he gave me a lot of confidence since the first day I arrived at the Delhi Capitals’ camp,”

india Monday, May 18, 2020 2:59:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is. The ball may not shine as per your liking if you are not allowed to use saliva, or you may have to go and fetch the ball yourself during nets – but there is no option but to get used to these things,”

india Monday, May 18, 2020 2:59:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is"

news18 Monday, May 18, 2020 12:45:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : "I've started waking up at 5am and I ensure that I'm putting in a running session in the morning and then working out during the day to stay very fit. "

news18 Monday, May 18, 2020 12:45:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma recalled : “He just told me, ‘You’re a senior player and you should help the youngsters. Just don’t worry about anything – you’re my first choice.’ And I think that bit of conversation really helped me,”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I think it’s really important to be very disciplined if you are keep performing at the highest level, and I think that is what sets the best apart from average,”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is"

business-standard Monday, May 18, 2020 12:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : "I've started waking up at 5am and I ensure that I'm putting in a running session in the morning and then working out during the day to stay very fit. "

business-standard Monday, May 18, 2020 12:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is. The ball may not shine as per your liking if you are not allowed to use saliva, or you may have to go and fetch the ball yourself during nets -- but there is no option but to get used to these things,"

khaleejtimes Monday, May 18, 2020 11:15:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ricky Ponting ) : "He's (Ponting) the best coach I've ever met. I was very nervous when I was making a return to the IPL last season. I was almost feeling like a debutant walking into the camp the first day, but he gave me a lot of confidence since the first day I arrived at the Delhi Capitals' camp,"

khaleejtimes Monday, May 18, 2020 11:15:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “His (Dhoni’s) humility and sense of gratitude is what sets him apart from other players I have played with. In sport, there’s a difference between a captain and a leader – I believe he’s a true leader,”

india Sunday, April 26, 2020 2:23:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “While we were going in for lunch Mahi bhai told me that he will make me bowl in short spells and that I had to bowl short. I told him that now he should just let me bowl till the end of the match,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “After I bowled four overs on the trot, Mahi bhai asked me to take rest but I told him that there fuel in the car let it run,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ravindra Jadeja ) : "Last year in the IPL, Mahi bhai (Dhoni) used to make fun of me that I can't hit sixes, saying you don't have that power. Then came Jaddu (Jadeja) and I smashed him for a four and followed it with a six. Then I turned my head towards Mahi bhai to see his reaction, who abused Jaddu,"

newindianexpress Monday, April 20, 2020 6:54:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Both of them are equally memorable,"

newindianexpress Monday, April 20, 2020 6:54:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “Mahi bhai (Dhoni) used to make fun of me that I can’t hit sixes, saying you don’t have that power. Last year I hit Jaddu (Jadeja) for a four and followed it with a six. Then I turned my head towards Mahi bhai to see his reaction, who gave an earful to Jaddu,”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 20, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Both of them are equally memorable,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I think, to be honest, everyone is fine except Rishabh Pant. Because he doesn’t know where he is hitting. He might hit straight on your head as well,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:04:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I think, to be honest, everyone is fine except Rishabh Pant. Because he doesn’t know where he is hitting. He might hit straight on your head as well,”

dnaindia Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:47:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “Everybody should take credit. If you don’t take 20 wickets, you can win a Test match. I think it’s been a healthy competition with the bowlers of the Indian cricket team,”

dnaindia Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:47:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Friends this is the time to stay at home and spend time with your family. Delhi police jawans are performing their duties day and night. So let's help Delhi Police by staying at our homes and don't pay heed to rumors,"

business-standard Saturday, April 11, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Friends this is the time to stay at home and spend time with your family. Delhi police jawans are performing their duties day and night. So let's help Delhi Police by staying at our homes and don't pay heed to rumors,"

business-standard Saturday, April 11, 2020 11:25:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “This is the time to stay at home, spend time with your loved ones and take care of yourself and your family. Delhi police jawans are performing their duties day and night,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:04:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "This is the time to stay at home, spend time with your loved ones and take care of yourself and your family. Delhi police jawans are performing their duties day and night," "Let's come forward and help Delhi police by staying at our homes. And most importantly not to believe rumours. We will win this fight together. Jai Hind"

khaleejtimes Saturday, April 11, 2020 12:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma told ( about Virat Kohli ) : “Virat Kohli is the best batsman I have ever seen play on a cricket field,”

HindustanTimes Monday, March 16, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : "I would say that people do not need to be afraid of the virus. I would advise people to keep their surroundings clean. Instead of shaking hands, people should connect with their roots and greet each other with a Namaste or a Sat Sri Akal,"

business-standard Monday, March 9, 2020 7:58:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "Not that I wasn't happy with my bowling. I wasn't happy with my body as I could only sleep for 40 minutes last night and day before the Test match, I slept for three hours,"

newindianexpress Friday, February 28, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Monday, February 24, 2020 3:29:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “I don’t think anyone doubts Boom’s ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don’t think anyone should raise any questions,”

HindustanTimes Monday, February 24, 2020 3:29:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma asked : "It's funny that perceptions changed after one innings. For two years, we have always taken 20 wickets, myself, Boom (Bumrah's nickname in Indian dressing room) and Shami along with Ash or Jaddu (at home). How can people question on the basis of one innings (Test)?"

news18 Sunday, February 23, 2020 2:10:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I don't think anyone doubts Boom's ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don't think anyone should raise any questions,"

news18 Sunday, February 23, 2020 2:10:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “I don’t think anyone doubts Boom’s ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don’t think anyone should raise any questions,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma asked : "It's funny that perceptions changed after one inning. For two years, we have always taken 20 wickets, myself, Boom (Bumrah's nickname in the Indian dressing room) and Shami along with Ash or Jaddu (at home). How can people question on the basis of one inning (Test)?"

newindianexpress Saturday, February 22, 2020 7:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I don't think anyone doubts Boom's ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don't think anyone should raise any questions,"

newindianexpress Saturday, February 22, 2020 7:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma asked : "It's funny that perceptions changed after one innings. For two years, we have always taken 20 wickets, myself, Boom (Bumrah's nickname in Indian dressing room) and Shami along with Ash or Jaddu (at home). How can people question on the basis of one innings (Test)?"

business-standard Saturday, February 22, 2020 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I don't think anyone doubts Boom's ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don't think anyone should raise any questions,"

business-standard Saturday, February 22, 2020 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Saturday, February 22, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “Not that I wasn’t happy with my bowling. I wasn’t happy with my body as I could only sleep for 40 minutes last night and day before the Test match, I slept for three hours,”

financialexpress Saturday, February 22, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma asked : "It's funny that perceptions changed after one innings. For two years, we have always taken 20 wickets, myself, Boom (Bumrah's nickname in Indian dressing room) and Shami along with Ash or Jaddu (at home). How can people question on the basis of one innings (Test)?"

timesofindia Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:43:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I don't think anyone doubts Boom's ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don't think anyone should raise any questions,"

timesofindia Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:43:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "Not that I wasn't happy with my bowling. I wasn't happy with my body as I could only sleep for 40 minutes last night and day before the Test match, I slept for three hours,"

news18 Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:27:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Actually, the wicket became slow. It had tennis ball bounce at the start but when we bowled, there was no seam movement available,"

newindianexpress Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "Not that I wasn't happy with my bowling. I wasn't happy with my body as I could only sleep for 40 minutes last night and day before the Test match, I slept for three hours,"

business-standard Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : "I am not happy, in the last two days I have not slept, I was struggling today as well and I wasn't able to bowl the way I wanted to. The team asked me to play so I did, anything for the team. All the credit goes to NCA, my MRI shows I have a complete tear in my ligament, I just went on about doing my rehab. There was nothing on my mind,"

business-standard Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I am not happy because I have not slept for two days and I was struggling a lot today (with my body),”

india Saturday, February 22, 2020 12:52:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : "Look during Dhoni's time, some of us didn't have that much of experience. Also the fast bowlers would be rotated a lot, that's also a reason that consistency as a group couldn't be achieved,"

dnaindia Sunday, December 29, 2019 2:21:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma says ( about Jason Gillespie ) : “It is like a lot of people would tell me I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do it. But when I went to play County cricket, Jason Gillespie told me the solution. Now I have realised how I can increase the speed of my pitched-up deliveries,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 29, 2019 8:52:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “The problem in India is that everybody tells you about the problem but no one tells you the solution. Now knowing the solution is an important aspect,”

expressindia Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:54:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Jason Gillespie ) : “A lot of people would tell me that I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do that? It was when I went to play county cricket, Jason Gillespie gave me the solution,”

expressindia Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:54:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “The problem in India is that everybody tells you about the problem but no one tells you the solution. Now knowing the solution is an important aspect,”

india Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:28:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Jason Gillespie ) : “A lot of people would tell me that I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do that? It was when I went to play county cricket, Jason Gillespie gave me the solution,”

india Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:28:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “As far as I am concerned, I can tell you whatever experience I have gained, I try and pass it onto the juniors. That’s important. So that in coming years, there is another fast bowler who can play for Delhi. That would make me proud,”

india Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:28:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “The problem in India is that everybody tells you about the problem but no one tells you the solution. Now knowing the solution is an important aspect,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:18:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Jason Gillespie ) : “A lot of people would tell me that I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do that? It was when I went to play county cricket, Jason Gillespie gave me the solution,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:18:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “As far as I am concerned, I can tell you whatever experience I have gained, I try and pass it onto the juniors. That’s important. So that in coming years, there is another fast bowler who can play for Delhi. That would make me proud,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:18:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : "The problem in India is that everybody tells you about the problem but no one tells you the solution. Now knowing the solution is an important aspect,"

business-standard Saturday, December 28, 2019 3:50:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Jason Gillespie ) : "A lot of people would tell me that I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do that? It was when I went to play county cricket, Jason Gillespie gave me the solution,"

business-standard Saturday, December 28, 2019 3:50:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it would be more difficult for the batsman,” “Before that, I used to bowl but I couldn’t get the edge because it would land on the off stump and would go out. Now, I bowl at the stumps, so it becomes difficult for the batsman”

dnaindia Monday, November 25, 2019 6:56:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it will be more difficult for the batsman,” “Before that, I used to bowl but I couldn’t get the edge because it would land on the off stump and would go out. Now I bowl at the stumps, so it becomes difficult for the batsman”

india Monday, November 25, 2019 4:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it will be more difficult for the batsman,"

business-standard Monday, November 25, 2019 1:50:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it would be more difficult for the batsman,” “Before that, I used to bowl but I couldn’t get the edge because it would land on the off stump and would go out. Now, I bowl at the stumps, so it becomes difficult for the batsman”

expressindia Monday, November 25, 2019 1:42:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it would be more difficult for the batsman,” “Before that, I used to bowl but I couldn’t get the edge because it would land on the off stump and would go out. Now, I bowl at the stumps, so it becomes difficult for the batsman”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 25, 2019 1:24:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “This is very different (from the red ball),”

india Monday, November 25, 2019 6:11:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma replied : "It is a very different ball. When we started on day one, the ball was not swinging as much then we communicated with each other and said the ball is not going to swing when you release and the bowler will have to bowl on length, especially during day time,"

myanmarnews Sunday, November 24, 2019 11:09:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I think I'm enjoying my cricket now," "Earlier I used to put pressure on myself about performing - that I need to take wickets, that I'm only beating the batsman...a lot of things used to run on my mind. Now I don't think too much about those things, just how to take wickets. Obviously I'm experienced so I can assess conditions and adjust my lengths quickly, that makes it easy"

srilankasource Sunday, November 24, 2019 1:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "It was very different. In the start you must have seen that when we bowled a normal length, it wasn't swinging that much. After that we realised what lengths we need to be hitting in order to get some more help. So the three of us [fast bowlers] communicated about hitting the right length,"

srilankasource Sunday, November 24, 2019 1:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "You must have seen that normally I used to swing it away from the left-hander,"

srilankasource Sunday, November 24, 2019 1:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "It was very different. In the start you must have seen that when we bowled a normal length, it wasn't swinging that much. After that we realised what lengths we need to be hitting in order to get some more help. So the three of us communicated about hitting the right length,"

news18 Saturday, November 23, 2019 7:52:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I think I'm enjoying my cricket now," "Earlier I used to put pressure on myself about performing - that I need to take wickets, that I'm only beating the batsman...a lot of things used to run on my mind. Now I don't think too much about those things, just how to take wickets. Obviously I'm experienced so I can assess conditions and adjust my lengths quickly, that makes it easy"

ibtimes-in Saturday, November 23, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "You must have seen that normally I used to swing it away from the left-hander,"

ibtimes-in Saturday, November 23, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I think the important thing is that we have a very healthy competition. It will only improve your performance,"

thenational Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : "If you don't have someone to challenge your place, I don't think you can perform this well. I am enjoying my cricket right now. I used to put a lot of pressure on myself before,"

thenational Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I was looking for variety for quite some time. For instance, I was usually bowling outswingers to the left-handers. But I worked on a delivery that comes straight after pitching while appearing to move away. I think it is quite effective as I got three wickets with the delivery today [Friday],”

Hindu Friday, November 22, 2019 9:40:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Mohamed Chami ) : “So tell us Shami, what’s the secret? We are tired with just beating the bat!”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 22, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I thought if I can take wickets abroad, why not in India? We are playing our second series in India in the last two years. We have been playing abroad. So I wanted to continue the form and mindset, the (same) way I perform and take wickets abroad,”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 22, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “Pink ball is a lot different than the red one. When we started bowling at normal lengths the ball was not swinging that much. We then figured out the length. We talked about it among ourselves, the three fast bowlers. We started hitting the right lengths after that,”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 22, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma explained ( about Imrul Kayes ) : “I used to bowl outswingers to left-handers. I needed to add variation to become more effective. So in this match, Imrul Kayes’s dismissal was with that delivery and the two right-handers’ too. The idea is to straighten the ball, the right-hander thinks that it might come in but it just holds the line,”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 22, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "It was a lot of different from red ball. Initially, we bowled the right length but did not get any swing. Then we realised at what length we have to hit and we discussed among ourselves and found out the right length to bowl with the pink ball,"

business-standard Friday, November 22, 2019 9:27:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I'm enjoying my cricket right now. Initially I used to take more pressure on my performance, to take wickets and beat batsmen so many things. Now I don't think much. Obviously, I've got experience now so I adjust my length according to the conditions quickly,"

business-standard Friday, November 22, 2019 9:27:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added ( about Cheteshwar Pujara ) : “I saw Pujara angry for the first time. He hammered a cut which went straight into the hands of the fielder at point. I asked Pujara ‘I saw you angry for the first time’. ‘What do I do yaar, I tried to hit a spinner for a big shot on the green wicket and it went for a catch’,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 1, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “Forget everyone’s reaction. Ask KL, how he felt about me scoring a fifty. He said ‘we were thinking if he scores a hundred, we would have to jump off from the balcony’,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 1, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma responded : “KL scored some 25-26 runs (he had actually scored 13 runs) and he said ‘son, if you score more than me, I will do this and that for you’. After I scored a half century, I gave him some batting advice and he was like ‘Stop it bro, you scored fifty and ab meri jaan kha raha hai (and now you are teasing me),”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 1, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Everyone was at the practice, I was just standing there. And then Rahul Dravid came up to me and asked ‘Ishant why are you not bowling'. I nervously muttered something and he said ‘what',"

news18 Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:17:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told ( about Stephen Smith ) : "It was a close game, people tend to do things when swayed by emotions, you do anything to upset the batsman, whatever I could do to upset him, I did that. Smith upsets the bowlers a lot, we know if we dismissed him then we could go on to win the match,"

news18 Sunday, May 31, 2020 3:17:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma recalled : “He just told me, ‘You’re a senior player and you should help the youngsters. Just don’t worry about anything - you’re my first choice.’ And I think that bit of conversation really helped me,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:25:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “He’s the best coach I’ve ever met. I was very nervous when I was making a return to the IPL last season. I was almost feeling like a debutante walking into the camp the first day, but he gave me a lot of confidence since the first day I arrived at the Delhi Capitals’ camp,”

india Monday, May 18, 2020 2:59:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is. The ball may not shine as per your liking if you are not allowed to use saliva, or you may have to go and fetch the ball yourself during nets – but there is no option but to get used to these things,”

india Monday, May 18, 2020 2:59:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is"

news18 Monday, May 18, 2020 12:45:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : "I've started waking up at 5am and I ensure that I'm putting in a running session in the morning and then working out during the day to stay very fit. "

news18 Monday, May 18, 2020 12:45:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma recalled : “He just told me, ‘You’re a senior player and you should help the youngsters. Just don’t worry about anything – you’re my first choice.’ And I think that bit of conversation really helped me,”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I think it’s really important to be very disciplined if you are keep performing at the highest level, and I think that is what sets the best apart from average,”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is"

business-standard Monday, May 18, 2020 12:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : "I've started waking up at 5am and I ensure that I'm putting in a running session in the morning and then working out during the day to stay very fit. "

business-standard Monday, May 18, 2020 12:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "We know there are talks of some changes and adjustments in cricket, but I feel cricketers will have to get used to the new normal, whatever that is. The ball may not shine as per your liking if you are not allowed to use saliva, or you may have to go and fetch the ball yourself during nets -- but there is no option but to get used to these things,"

khaleejtimes Monday, May 18, 2020 11:15:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ricky Ponting ) : "He's (Ponting) the best coach I've ever met. I was very nervous when I was making a return to the IPL last season. I was almost feeling like a debutant walking into the camp the first day, but he gave me a lot of confidence since the first day I arrived at the Delhi Capitals' camp,"

khaleejtimes Monday, May 18, 2020 11:15:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “His (Dhoni’s) humility and sense of gratitude is what sets him apart from other players I have played with. In sport, there’s a difference between a captain and a leader – I believe he’s a true leader,”

india Sunday, April 26, 2020 2:23:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “While we were going in for lunch Mahi bhai told me that he will make me bowl in short spells and that I had to bowl short. I told him that now he should just let me bowl till the end of the match,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “After I bowled four overs on the trot, Mahi bhai asked me to take rest but I told him that there fuel in the car let it run,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ravindra Jadeja ) : "Last year in the IPL, Mahi bhai (Dhoni) used to make fun of me that I can't hit sixes, saying you don't have that power. Then came Jaddu (Jadeja) and I smashed him for a four and followed it with a six. Then I turned my head towards Mahi bhai to see his reaction, who abused Jaddu,"

newindianexpress Monday, April 20, 2020 6:54:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Both of them are equally memorable,"

newindianexpress Monday, April 20, 2020 6:54:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “Mahi bhai (Dhoni) used to make fun of me that I can’t hit sixes, saying you don’t have that power. Last year I hit Jaddu (Jadeja) for a four and followed it with a six. Then I turned my head towards Mahi bhai to see his reaction, who gave an earful to Jaddu,”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 20, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Both of them are equally memorable,"

khaleejtimes Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:08:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I think, to be honest, everyone is fine except Rishabh Pant. Because he doesn’t know where he is hitting. He might hit straight on your head as well,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:04:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I think, to be honest, everyone is fine except Rishabh Pant. Because he doesn’t know where he is hitting. He might hit straight on your head as well,”

dnaindia Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:47:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “Everybody should take credit. If you don’t take 20 wickets, you can win a Test match. I think it’s been a healthy competition with the bowlers of the Indian cricket team,”

dnaindia Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:47:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Friends this is the time to stay at home and spend time with your family. Delhi police jawans are performing their duties day and night. So let's help Delhi Police by staying at our homes and don't pay heed to rumors,"

business-standard Saturday, April 11, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Friends this is the time to stay at home and spend time with your family. Delhi police jawans are performing their duties day and night. So let's help Delhi Police by staying at our homes and don't pay heed to rumors,"

business-standard Saturday, April 11, 2020 11:25:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “This is the time to stay at home, spend time with your loved ones and take care of yourself and your family. Delhi police jawans are performing their duties day and night,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, April 11, 2020 7:04:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "This is the time to stay at home, spend time with your loved ones and take care of yourself and your family. Delhi police jawans are performing their duties day and night," "Let's come forward and help Delhi police by staying at our homes. And most importantly not to believe rumours. We will win this fight together. Jai Hind"

khaleejtimes Saturday, April 11, 2020 12:31:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma told ( about Virat Kohli ) : “Virat Kohli is the best batsman I have ever seen play on a cricket field,”

HindustanTimes Monday, March 16, 2020 2:44:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : "I would say that people do not need to be afraid of the virus. I would advise people to keep their surroundings clean. Instead of shaking hands, people should connect with their roots and greet each other with a Namaste or a Sat Sri Akal,"

business-standard Monday, March 9, 2020 7:58:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "Not that I wasn't happy with my bowling. I wasn't happy with my body as I could only sleep for 40 minutes last night and day before the Test match, I slept for three hours,"

newindianexpress Friday, February 28, 2020 12:15:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Monday, February 24, 2020 3:29:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “I don’t think anyone doubts Boom’s ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don’t think anyone should raise any questions,”

HindustanTimes Monday, February 24, 2020 3:29:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma asked : "It's funny that perceptions changed after one innings. For two years, we have always taken 20 wickets, myself, Boom (Bumrah's nickname in Indian dressing room) and Shami along with Ash or Jaddu (at home). How can people question on the basis of one innings (Test)?"

news18 Sunday, February 23, 2020 2:10:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I don't think anyone doubts Boom's ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don't think anyone should raise any questions,"

news18 Sunday, February 23, 2020 2:10:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “I don’t think anyone doubts Boom’s ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don’t think anyone should raise any questions,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 3:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 23, 2020 1:37:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma asked : "It's funny that perceptions changed after one inning. For two years, we have always taken 20 wickets, myself, Boom (Bumrah's nickname in the Indian dressing room) and Shami along with Ash or Jaddu (at home). How can people question on the basis of one inning (Test)?"

newindianexpress Saturday, February 22, 2020 7:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I don't think anyone doubts Boom's ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don't think anyone should raise any questions,"

newindianexpress Saturday, February 22, 2020 7:05:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma asked : "It's funny that perceptions changed after one innings. For two years, we have always taken 20 wickets, myself, Boom (Bumrah's nickname in Indian dressing room) and Shami along with Ash or Jaddu (at home). How can people question on the basis of one innings (Test)?"

business-standard Saturday, February 22, 2020 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I don't think anyone doubts Boom's ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don't think anyone should raise any questions,"

business-standard Saturday, February 22, 2020 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “It’s funny that perceptions changed after one innings”

HindustanTimes Saturday, February 22, 2020 5:12:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “Not that I wasn’t happy with my bowling. I wasn’t happy with my body as I could only sleep for 40 minutes last night and day before the Test match, I slept for three hours,”

financialexpress Saturday, February 22, 2020 4:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma asked : "It's funny that perceptions changed after one innings. For two years, we have always taken 20 wickets, myself, Boom (Bumrah's nickname in Indian dressing room) and Shami along with Ash or Jaddu (at home). How can people question on the basis of one innings (Test)?"

timesofindia Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:43:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I don't think anyone doubts Boom's ability. Since his debut, what he has achieved for India, I don't think anyone should raise any questions,"

timesofindia Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:43:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "Not that I wasn't happy with my bowling. I wasn't happy with my body as I could only sleep for 40 minutes last night and day before the Test match, I slept for three hours,"

news18 Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:27:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "Actually, the wicket became slow. It had tennis ball bounce at the start but when we bowled, there was no seam movement available,"

newindianexpress Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "Not that I wasn't happy with my bowling. I wasn't happy with my body as I could only sleep for 40 minutes last night and day before the Test match, I slept for three hours,"

business-standard Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : "I am not happy, in the last two days I have not slept, I was struggling today as well and I wasn't able to bowl the way I wanted to. The team asked me to play so I did, anything for the team. All the credit goes to NCA, my MRI shows I have a complete tear in my ligament, I just went on about doing my rehab. There was nothing on my mind,"

business-standard Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I am not happy because I have not slept for two days and I was struggling a lot today (with my body),”

india Saturday, February 22, 2020 12:52:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : "Look during Dhoni's time, some of us didn't have that much of experience. Also the fast bowlers would be rotated a lot, that's also a reason that consistency as a group couldn't be achieved,"

dnaindia Sunday, December 29, 2019 2:21:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma says ( about Jason Gillespie ) : “It is like a lot of people would tell me I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do it. But when I went to play County cricket, Jason Gillespie told me the solution. Now I have realised how I can increase the speed of my pitched-up deliveries,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 29, 2019 8:52:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “The problem in India is that everybody tells you about the problem but no one tells you the solution. Now knowing the solution is an important aspect,”

expressindia Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:54:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Jason Gillespie ) : “A lot of people would tell me that I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do that? It was when I went to play county cricket, Jason Gillespie gave me the solution,”

expressindia Saturday, December 28, 2019 7:54:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “The problem in India is that everybody tells you about the problem but no one tells you the solution. Now knowing the solution is an important aspect,”

india Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:28:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Jason Gillespie ) : “A lot of people would tell me that I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do that? It was when I went to play county cricket, Jason Gillespie gave me the solution,”

india Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:28:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “As far as I am concerned, I can tell you whatever experience I have gained, I try and pass it onto the juniors. That’s important. So that in coming years, there is another fast bowler who can play for Delhi. That would make me proud,”

india Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:28:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : “The problem in India is that everybody tells you about the problem but no one tells you the solution. Now knowing the solution is an important aspect,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:18:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Jason Gillespie ) : “A lot of people would tell me that I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do that? It was when I went to play county cricket, Jason Gillespie gave me the solution,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:18:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “As far as I am concerned, I can tell you whatever experience I have gained, I try and pass it onto the juniors. That’s important. So that in coming years, there is another fast bowler who can play for Delhi. That would make me proud,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:18:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma told : "The problem in India is that everybody tells you about the problem but no one tells you the solution. Now knowing the solution is an important aspect,"

business-standard Saturday, December 28, 2019 3:50:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Jason Gillespie ) : "A lot of people would tell me that I need to increase the pace of my fuller deliveries. No one told me how to do that? It was when I went to play county cricket, Jason Gillespie gave me the solution,"

business-standard Saturday, December 28, 2019 3:50:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it would be more difficult for the batsman,” “Before that, I used to bowl but I couldn’t get the edge because it would land on the off stump and would go out. Now, I bowl at the stumps, so it becomes difficult for the batsman”

dnaindia Monday, November 25, 2019 6:56:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it will be more difficult for the batsman,” “Before that, I used to bowl but I couldn’t get the edge because it would land on the off stump and would go out. Now I bowl at the stumps, so it becomes difficult for the batsman”

india Monday, November 25, 2019 4:20:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it will be more difficult for the batsman,"

business-standard Monday, November 25, 2019 1:50:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it would be more difficult for the batsman,” “Before that, I used to bowl but I couldn’t get the edge because it would land on the off stump and would go out. Now, I bowl at the stumps, so it becomes difficult for the batsman”

expressindia Monday, November 25, 2019 1:42:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I created angles in my bowling on the basis of my wrist position. If I come round the wicket to the left-hander, it would be more difficult for the batsman,” “Before that, I used to bowl but I couldn’t get the edge because it would land on the off stump and would go out. Now, I bowl at the stumps, so it becomes difficult for the batsman”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 25, 2019 1:24:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “This is very different (from the red ball),”

india Monday, November 25, 2019 6:11:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma replied : "It is a very different ball. When we started on day one, the ball was not swinging as much then we communicated with each other and said the ball is not going to swing when you release and the bowler will have to bowl on length, especially during day time,"

myanmarnews Sunday, November 24, 2019 11:09:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I think I'm enjoying my cricket now," "Earlier I used to put pressure on myself about performing - that I need to take wickets, that I'm only beating the batsman...a lot of things used to run on my mind. Now I don't think too much about those things, just how to take wickets. Obviously I'm experienced so I can assess conditions and adjust my lengths quickly, that makes it easy"

srilankasource Sunday, November 24, 2019 1:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "It was very different. In the start you must have seen that when we bowled a normal length, it wasn't swinging that much. After that we realised what lengths we need to be hitting in order to get some more help. So the three of us [fast bowlers] communicated about hitting the right length,"

srilankasource Sunday, November 24, 2019 1:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "You must have seen that normally I used to swing it away from the left-hander,"

srilankasource Sunday, November 24, 2019 1:12:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "It was very different. In the start you must have seen that when we bowled a normal length, it wasn't swinging that much. After that we realised what lengths we need to be hitting in order to get some more help. So the three of us communicated about hitting the right length,"

news18 Saturday, November 23, 2019 7:52:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I think I'm enjoying my cricket now," "Earlier I used to put pressure on myself about performing - that I need to take wickets, that I'm only beating the batsman...a lot of things used to run on my mind. Now I don't think too much about those things, just how to take wickets. Obviously I'm experienced so I can assess conditions and adjust my lengths quickly, that makes it easy"

ibtimes-in Saturday, November 23, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "You must have seen that normally I used to swing it away from the left-hander,"

ibtimes-in Saturday, November 23, 2019 4:32:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I think the important thing is that we have a very healthy competition. It will only improve your performance,"

thenational Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : "If you don't have someone to challenge your place, I don't think you can perform this well. I am enjoying my cricket right now. I used to put a lot of pressure on myself before,"

thenational Saturday, November 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I was looking for variety for quite some time. For instance, I was usually bowling outswingers to the left-handers. But I worked on a delivery that comes straight after pitching while appearing to move away. I think it is quite effective as I got three wickets with the delivery today [Friday],”

Hindu Friday, November 22, 2019 9:40:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said ( about Mohamed Chami ) : “So tell us Shami, what’s the secret? We are tired with just beating the bat!”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 22, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : “I thought if I can take wickets abroad, why not in India? We are playing our second series in India in the last two years. We have been playing abroad. So I wanted to continue the form and mindset, the (same) way I perform and take wickets abroad,”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 22, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma added : “Pink ball is a lot different than the red one. When we started bowling at normal lengths the ball was not swinging that much. We then figured out the length. We talked about it among ourselves, the three fast bowlers. We started hitting the right lengths after that,”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 22, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma explained ( about Imrul Kayes ) : “I used to bowl outswingers to left-handers. I needed to add variation to become more effective. So in this match, Imrul Kayes’s dismissal was with that delivery and the two right-handers’ too. The idea is to straighten the ball, the right-hander thinks that it might come in but it just holds the line,”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 22, 2019 9:38:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "It was a lot of different from red ball. Initially, we bowled the right length but did not get any swing. Then we realised at what length we have to hit and we discussed among ourselves and found out the right length to bowl with the pink ball,"

business-standard Friday, November 22, 2019 9:27:00 PM EAT

Ishant Sharma said : "I'm enjoying my cricket right now. Initially I used to take more pressure on my performance, to take wickets and beat batsmen so many things. Now I don't think much. Obviously, I've got experience now so I adjust my length according to the conditions quickly,"

business-standard Friday, November 22, 2019 9:27:00 PM EAT