Veteran India pacer Ishant Sharma recently praised his former teammate Zaheer Khan, and claimed that he was a better bowler than England’s James Anderson. Speaking on a YouTube show, Ishant highlighted that Anderson’s bowling style and method is quite different, while Zaheer was a better bowler than Anderson. During the interview, Ishant also addressed a 2014 incident where he was accused of abusing Zaheer on the field and clarified that Zaheer is like a guru to him and he has never abused anyone for dropping a catch.
Ishant also talked about the fitness culture brought in by former India skipper Virat Kohli. He mentioned that when Kohli became the captain, he brought a fitness culture into the Indian team, making it mandatory for everyone. Ishant appreciated Kohli’s contribution, saying that the difference in the performance of Shami and other fast bowlers was significant.
India is scheduled to tour the West Indies next month for two Test matches, three one-day internationals, and five T20 internationals. The tour begins on July 12.
Ishant Sharma has been an integral part of the Indian cricket team for more than a decade. The Delhi Capitals pacer has proven to be a reliable bowler both in India and overseas and has played a crucial role in India’s victories in test matches. With a total of 302 wickets in 101 test matches, he has been a key player for the Indian cricket team. His recent praise for Zaheer Khan highlights the positive relationship between two of India’s leading pacers. As India prepares for its tour of the West Indies, cricket fans will be anticipating the impressive performance of the Indian fast bowlers on the field.
