- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Ishant Sharma
- Current Team
- GT
A titan of Indian fast bowling and a veteran of over 100 Test matches, Ishant Sharma (born September 2, 1988) continues to be a formidable force in the T20 circuit. Known for his “Lambe” (tall) 6’4″ frame and the ability to extract steep bounce and swing the new ball both ways, Ishant brings a legendary level of experience to the Gujarat Titans (GT).
As of January 22, 2026, Ishant is entering his 19th year of professional cricket with the same hunger that defined his famous spell to Ricky Ponting in 2008. Following a disciplined 2025 season where he acted as a spearhead and mentor, he has been officially retained by the Gujarat Titans for the IPL 2026 season at his acquisition price of ₹75 Lakh.
Ishant Sharma: Career Profile & 2026 Milestones
The Elder Statesman of the Titans
Ishant’s role in the Gujarat Titans goes beyond just his four overs. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill and the coaching of Ashish Nehra, Ishant is the tactical “bowling captain” on the field.
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The Mentorship Factor: He is instrumental in grooming young pacers like Gurnoor Brar and Arshad Khan, sharing the wisdom of his 400+ international wickets.
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Powerplay Precision: Even at 37, his ability to bowl restrictive opening spells remains world-class. In the 2025 season, his economy rate in the first six overs was a testament to his enduring control.
Domestic Resilience (January 2026)
Ishant enters the 2026 IPL season in peak match rhythm after a busy domestic winter:
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Delhi Captaincy: In December 2025, Ishant returned to lead the Delhi state team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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200 List A Wickets: On January 1, 2026, Ishant reached the historic milestone of 200 List A wickets, proving that his “rhythm” bowling style is as effective as ever in the shorter formats.
A Legacy of Longevity
Having played for seven different IPL franchises (KKR, Deccan Chargers, SRH, RPS, KXIP, DC, and GT), Ishant is one of the few players remaining from the inaugural 2008 season. His journey from the 152 km/h thunderbolt at Adelaide to becoming a wobble-seam master is one of the great evolutions in Indian cricket history.
Ishant Sharma: Consolidated IPL Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 22, 2026.
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | GT | 7 | 110 | 205 | 4 | 1/18 | 51.25 | 11.18 | 27.50 |
| 2024 | DC | 9 | 162 | 265 | 10 | 3/34 | 26.50 | 9.81 | 16.20 |
| 2023 | DC | 8 | 150 | 206 | 10 | 2/19 | 20.60 | 8.24 | 15.00 |
| 2011 | DEC | 12 | 264 | 314 | 11 | 5/12 | 28.54 | 7.13 | 24.00 |
| Career | Total | 117 | 2,425 | 3,379 | 97 | 5/12 | 34.84 | 8.36 | 25.00 |
IPL Batting & Fielding Records
| Year | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | Catches |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 2 |
| 2019 | 13 | 10 | 10* | – | 333.33 | 1 |
| Career | 117 | 57 | 10* | 9.50 | 82.61 | 21 |
