New Delhi, Nov 29, : , After an average performance in the first Test against New Zealand cricket, netizens are questioning Ishant Sharma’s place in the Indian cricket team.They demand that he be dropped from the playing XI for the next match in Mumbai. “Time’s up for Ishant Singh!” These messages were trending on Social Media after the wicketless performance of Indian pacer Ishant Sharma in Kanpur’s first Test against New Zealand.
New Zealand won the first Test against Ajinkya Rahane’s side.
After this draw, calls to remove Ishant from the XI and bring Mohammad Siraj to the second Test grew in speed.
The 33-year old bowler bowled 15 overs in his first innings and gave away 35 runs, without taking any wicket.
He then bowled seven innings before he was forced to leave the field with a broken finger.He didn’t return to the field, but he did bowl.
“Wonder why Ishant Singh is playing?” Twitter user one wrote that unless he produces something sensational, his career is over.
Another wrote, “What is Ishant Sharma doing with the Indian Test team? That’s what I’m doing in my life.#INDvsNZ”
Time to remove Ishant Sharma’s home tests.One wrote, “Isn’t even fit enough.”
Ishant also set a new Test record by bowling the most no balls on Day 5 of the first test.While bowling William Somerville’s pacer, he bowled a very short delivery which was defended by the batsman.
The pacer in India was unable to bowl a short ball because he was trying to overstep the limit.The pacer now has 300 no-balls in his career.
The Delhi seamer has represented India in 104 Test matches, picking up 311 wickets.
The second and last Test between India & New Zealand will be held in Mumbai on December 3.
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