IPL 2021: Ishant Sharma was part of the Test series against England, which India won.© BCCI / IPL
Delhi Capital spinner Amit Mishra said that he wanted Ishant Sharma to represent India in 150 Test matches. Both Amit and Ishant are part of the Delhi Capitals squad and are currently set for the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. “Ishant and I have partnered many times for the Indian team. He has played 100 Test matches and I want to congratulate him on this achievement and I want him to play 25-30 matches and reach 150. He should play Mishra said in a video posted by the franchise on Twitter, “Whenever needed, at least 150 Test matches.
Ishant achieved the feat of playing 100 Tests for India in the series against England. The 32-year-old fast bowler has played 101 Tests and taken 303 wickets with 103 wickets and 11 five wickets.
On Tuesday, Delhi Capital appointed Rishabh Pant as the captain of the team for the upcoming season. The wicketkeeper batsman will step in as captain for the 14th edition of the tournament as regular captain Shreyas Iyer sustained an injury to his left shoulder during the recently concluded India-England ODI series.
Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting said that Pant is entitled to lead the franchise given his recent performance.
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“It is unfortunate that Shreyas will miss the tournament, but @Rishabhpant is waiting to see 17. He has deserved it well for his recent performances and he is coming away with a lot of confidence. I believe the captaincy gives him that Will make even better players. ” ” Ponting tweeted.
Delhi Capital will begin their IPL 2021 campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 10 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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