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IPL 2025: Struggling Sunrisers seek turnaround against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2025: Struggling Sunrisers seek turnaround against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad, reeling from three consecutive defeats, will face a resurgent Gujarat Titans in their fifth IPL encounter on Sunday.

Thank god, Sachin is in my team: Ishant

Thank god, Sachin is in my team: Ishant

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

India fast bowler Ishant Sharma might have acquired the reputation of bumping off top batsmen like Ricky Ponting but he thanks his stars for not having Sachin Tendulkar as an opponent. Ishant said he is trying to bowl fast consistently but also focusing on maintaining the right line and length to keep the batsmen in check.

Ishant can be a real handful in England: Simons

Ishant can be a real handful in England: Simons

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

India's bowling coach Eric Simons says in-form pacer Ishant Sharma could prove to be a handful in the upcoming four-match Test series against England.

Wickets or pace? Mayank reveals his bowling mantra

Wickets or pace? Mayank reveals his bowling mantra

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mayank Yadav, at the very onset, received golden advice from his illustrious Delhi senior Ishant Sharma -- never compromise on speed

Ishant fined 15 percent for breaching Code of Conduct

Ishant fined 15 percent for breaching Code of Conduct

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Indian speedster Ishant Sharma has been fined 15 percent of his match fees for breaching ICC's 'Code of Conduct' during the second cricket Test between India and Australia while Steve Smith was fined 60 percent for his team's slow over-rate.

'Ishant, Mishra deserve to be in India ODI squad'

'Ishant, Mishra deserve to be in India ODI squad'

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra, who made a comeback in the India ODI squad for the West Indies tour, have impressed their IPL side Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara who said the Delhi duo deserved to be back in the national side.

England ODIs: Rahane, Aaron replace Sehwag, Ishant

England ODIs: Rahane, Aaron replace Sehwag, Ishant

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

With India's injury list on the ongoing tour of England continuing to grow, Virender Sehwag and Ishant Sharma were ruled out of the upcoming One-Day International series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Monday, named Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane and Jharkhand pacer Varun Aaron as replacements for the Delhi duo.

Ishant, Aaron arrived late at Gabba on 4th morning: report

Ishant, Aaron arrived late at Gabba on 4th morning: report

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Indian pacers Ishant Sharma and Varun Aaron arrived late at the Gabba on the fourth morning of the second Test against Australia even as their teammates were dramatically collapsing out in the middle, according to a report.

Ganguly plays down importance of Ishant's absence

Ganguly plays down importance of Ishant's absence

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

"One player's absence won't make much of a difference. The rest will also have to bowl well," the cricketer-turned-commentator said before flying to Australia for the ICC World Cup commencing on Saturday.

Cric Buzz: Dhoni skips practice, Ishant fit again

Cric Buzz: Dhoni skips practice, Ishant fit again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

In the build-up to the fifth and final Test against England, India regrouped at the Oval as they looked to put behind the disappointment of their embarrassing innings defeat in the last game, even though skipper M S Dhoni was a notable absentee at the nets.

'Ishant's behaviour in Sri Lanka is pathetic display of aggression'

'Ishant's behaviour in Sri Lanka is pathetic display of aggression'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Terming Ishant Sharma's verbal duels with the Sri Lankans a "pathetic display of aggression", former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi has said Test skipper Virat Kohli needs to control his own belligerence and be a role model for his players.

IPL PIX: Siraj, Buttler shine as Titans thump RCB

IPL PIX: Siraj, Buttler shine as Titans thump RCB

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans produced an excellent all-round show to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Ishant, Sangwan restrict Rest of India

Ishant, Sangwan restrict Rest of India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

The Delhi speedsters picked three wickets each as Rest of India were dismissed for a disappointing 252 in their first innings on day one of the Irani Trophy tie. In reply, Delhi finished the day on 21 for no loss in five overs.

What makes Musheer Khan stand out from his peers

What makes Musheer Khan stand out from his peers

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Agar aap mehnat se kisi cheez ke peeche pad jaaye, shiddat se kisi cheez ke peeche pad jaaye to wo zarur milti hai.'

'How To Keep Pressure On When Bumrah Isn't Bowling'

'How To Keep Pressure On When Bumrah Isn't Bowling'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'When Bumrah is not bowling, we should go on the defensive and keep them all tied up.' 'Just stop the flow of runs and wickets will fall.'

It was my dream to hit a century in the IPL: Suryavanshi

It was my dream to hit a century in the IPL: Suryavanshi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history as he became the youngest ever to hit a century in the IPL.

Ishant fined for kicking down stumps

Ishant fined for kicking down stumps

Rediff.com4 May 2008

Kolkata Knight Riders spearhead Ishant Sharma was on Sunday fined 10 per cent of his match fees for kicking down the stumps in Saturday's Indian Premier League match against Punjab King's XI at Mohali.

IPL 2023 PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals attend pre-season camp

IPL 2023 PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals attend pre-season camp

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, a few members of the Delhi Capitals squad assembled in the capital for a pre-season camp.

No one appreciates my efforts other than team-mates: Ishant

No one appreciates my efforts other than team-mates: Ishant

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The cynosure of all eyes after his fiery spell earned India its first Test victory at the iconic Lord's in 28 years, fast bowler Ishant Sharma feels his efforts are never appreciated by people other than his team-mates.

Ishant, Ranadeb for three-day match

Ishant, Ranadeb for three-day match

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Most of the players stayed away from the two-hour practice session, optional for those who played in the second Test.

Ishant, Ranadeb for three-day match

Ishant, Ranadeb for three-day match

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Most of the players stayed away from the two-hour practice session, optional for those who played in the second Test.

How Shubhanshu Shukla's life came full circle with space trip

How Shubhanshu Shukla's life came full circle with space trip

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's second astronaut, shares his journey from a shy child hearing stories of Rakesh Sharma to becoming part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. He emphasizes the role of the IAF in his transformation and inspires India's youth to explore space.

Ishant in team for Bangladesh Test series

Ishant in team for Bangladesh Test series

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Struggling pacer Ishant Sharma was recalled to India's 16-member Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh, starting January 17 in Chittagong. Tamil Nadu middle-order batsman S Badrinath, who featured in India's squad that played the last Test against Sri Lanka at home, was dropped.

I don't need a surgery to fix ankle: Ishant

I don't need a surgery to fix ankle: Ishant

Rediff.com13 Nov 2011

Relishing the new role of being India's strike bowler in absence of an injured Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, on Sunday, said he is completely fit and doesn't need a surgery to fix his left ankle.

Absence of Zaheer is more load on others: Ishant

Absence of Zaheer is more load on others: Ishant

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Indian pacer Ishant Sharma on Tuesday said he is gearing up to take more workload in the absence of an injured Zaheer Khan in the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy but conceded it would not be easy filling in for the bowling spearhead.

Ishant claims five to restrict West Indies

Ishant claims five to restrict West Indies

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Harbhajan Singh claimed his 400th Test wicket, while Ishant Sharma grabbed a five-fer as India bundled out West Indies for 204 before rain and bad light stalled the visitors' reply on day 2 of the third and final Test match in Roseau on Thursday.

Ishant needs to develop the wicket-taking ball: Kapil

Ishant needs to develop the wicket-taking ball: Kapil

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels that despite all his talent, speedster Ishant Sharma lacks the ability to bowl "wicket-taking deliveries" more consistently. Ishant, who missed the series against New Zealand due to Chikungunya, is back in the squad for the upcoming England Tests starting November 9 in Rajkot. The lanky pacer's Test statistics of 209 Test wickets from 72 games with a strike rate of 66.6 (nearly 11 and half overs for a wicket) stick out like a sore thumb and Kapil said he has to strive for consistency.

Ishant, Ganguly take Day 4 honours

Ishant, Ganguly take Day 4 honours

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Ishant Sharma took five wickets for 118 runs and Sourav Ganguly stroked his way to another fine fifty as India ended the day on 131 for 2 in their second innings, a 220-run lead over Pakistan.

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav may get promotion in the annual central contracts list for the 2022-23 season.

Warm-Up Tie: Kuldeep stakes claim for lone spinner's slot, Ishant bowls with fire

Warm-Up Tie: Kuldeep stakes claim for lone spinner's slot, Ishant bowls with fire

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Senior off-spinner Ashwin and speedster Mohammed Shami didn't bowl in the first innings but might bowl in the second.

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Opener Ben Duckett hit the most defining century of his career, exposing an out-of-depth Indian attack as England comfortably chased down a tricky target of 371 to win the opening Test by five wickets.

Sleep deprived Ishant ready to do anything for team

Sleep deprived Ishant ready to do anything for team

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Despite sleeping barely four hours in the past two days speedster Ishant Sharma kept India in the fight with three New Zealand wickets in the first Test even as he struggled hard to deal with "jet-lag".

Ishant credits Sussex stint for success in England

Ishant credits Sussex stint for success in England

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

'The good thing was I had overs behind me. I played four matches for Sussex, and a few One-Day matches too, but I bowled nearly 250 overs in that'

Captain Warner Straight Into Action

Captain Warner Straight Into Action

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals Captain David Warner and DC Head Coach Ricky Ponting worked on the team's preparations for IPL 2023.

I am now practicing bowling bouncers: Ishant

I am now practicing bowling bouncers: Ishant

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

India's pace spearhead Ishant Sharma on Saturday said he will rely more on bouncers in the upcoming Champions Trophy as it could prove to be an effective weapon in the seaming tracks in Johannesburg.

How Dhoni gifted Kohli a world-class bowling lineup

How Dhoni gifted Kohli a world-class bowling lineup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Dhoni groomed bowlers and left complete package with Kohli: Ishant Sharma

Now Ishant comes to Bumrah's defence

Now Ishant comes to Bumrah's defence

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Ishant Sharma joined his pace partner Mohammed Shami in responding to those who have been critical of Bumrah's barren run that started during the ODI leg of the New Zealand tour.

'Ishant bowled in the right areas and used the bounce very well'

'Ishant bowled in the right areas and used the bounce very well'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Hashim Amla has praised pacer Ishant Sharma, who led a devastating exhibition of seam bowling to bring India back into the first Test.

India's injury woes: Dhawan out of T20s, Ishant sidelined from Tests in New Zealand

India's injury woes: Dhawan out of T20s, Ishant sidelined from Tests in New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the five-match T20 series in New Zealand due to a shoulder injury

'Ishant, Zaheer fit for first Test vs Australia'

'Ishant, Zaheer fit for first Test vs Australia'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

In good news for India, their bowling spearhead Zaheer Khan and fellow pacer Ishant Sharma appeared to be fit to play in the opening Test against Australia beginning in Melbourne, on Monday.