IND v ENG 2021: Indian cricket fraternity lauds Ishant Sharma on completing 100th Test appearance

Ishant became only the second Indian fast bowler after Kapil Dev to play 100 Tests.

By Salman Anjum - 24 Feb, 2021

Ishant Sharma has written a new chapter in the history of Indian cricket. The right-arm pacer has been picked in the playing XI for the Day-Night Test against England in Ahmedabad, and in doing so, he completes his 100th Test appearance.

It is a historic moment for Ishant as he became only the second Indian fast bowler after the legendary Kapil Dev to play 100 Tests.

Having made his debut in 2007, Ishant has played 99 Tests so far, claiming 302 wickets at an average of 32.22 with 11 five-wicket hauls.

The lanky speedster was an integral member of the Indian side that headed the ICC Test rankings for more than three years (2016-2020). He also played a crucial role in India’s maiden Test series triumph on Australian soil in 2018-19.

Ahead of his milestone game, Indian cricket fraternity congratulated Ishant Sharma and wished him best of luck for the Test match.

Check out the reactions:

Congratulations @ImIshant for your 100th Test .. Very happy for you.. How bout a 5fer or Man of the match on ur 100th test ? all the best @BCCI @StarSportsIndia
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 24, 2021

It’s going be a historic test, as a cricketer having the biggest stadium with great facilities gives me a sense of pride & encouragement. @ImIshant only the 2nd fast bowler to play 100 test for our country, outstanding achievement fella! @JayShah @GCAMotera #MoteraCricketStadium pic.twitter.com/u6qNneaCua
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) February 24, 2021

Off to Motera. Congrats @ImIshant bhai for your 100th Test match. Phenomenal achievement and a well deserved one. #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/Y6IjLEjJcz
— Akshar Patel (@akshar2026) February 24, 2021

A well deserved milestone @ImIshant. Congratulations & best wishes for your 100th test match brother. This will surely be a momentous #PinkBallTest at #GCA stadium. #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/7pqsyudT04
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) February 24, 2021

Here’s wishing the very best, as you embark on playing your 100th Test Match! A journey that has been nothing short of inspirational at various levels.. Well done Ishant bhai..
P.S. Your spell at Perth in 2008 still gives me fresh goosebumps! @ImIshant
— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) February 24, 2021

Playing 100 Tests is a great landmark for any cricketer, especially a fast bowler. Have seen you play from your U-19 days & played alongside you in your 1st Test. Proud of you & your service to #TeamIndia.

Continue to serve in the best possible manner. Congrats @ImIshant! pic.twitter.com/onBVpgoRLr
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 24, 2021

Biggest ground, tallest cricketer: Ishant could not have found a better stadium to play his 100th Test #MoteraCricketStadium
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 24, 2021

Historic Pink Ball test match today for a reason. 100th test match for @ImIshant and 1st ever international match in humongous Motera stadium. I am surely going to miss the show from dressing room. Congratulations @BCCI @GCAMotera @JayShah @SGanguly99 #indiavseng #PinkBallTest
— Shardul Thakur (@imShard) February 24, 2021

Congratulations @ImIshant. Not a bad place to play your 100th. Only second Indian pacer to do so after great @therealkapildev. I had the best seat in the house at short leg when he announced himself to the cricket world with that spell to @RickyPonting. #PinkBallTest #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/Y8ddOe8HSg
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 24, 2021

???? Tests! Congratulations @ImIshant bro! Fantastic achievement for a fantastic player. Credit to your hard work and dedication ????
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 24, 2021

By Salman Anjum - 24 Feb, 2021

IND v ENG 2021: Indian cricket fraternity lauds Ishant Sharma on completing 100th Test appearance

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