Ishant Sharma opens up about his new life as a cricketer and a husband

Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma has revealed the things that go on behind the scenes especially having been a newly-wed individual. Speaking about the same, Ishant added that he was a much more settled individual following his marriage to Pratima Singh. Ishant Sharma is one of the highest wicket-takers for India in Test matches having impressed with over 200 wickets.

Ishant also went on to reveal that he was ready to spend sleepless nights worrying about his place in the Indian side. The 27-year old had missed out on an opportunity in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand after suffering from ‘Chikungunya’.

Ishant said in an interview to One India News, “I love cricket. So I am playing. But it does not mean that I am in the race to get into the Indian team again and even if I fail. I will have to spend sleepless nights.”

Ishant Sharma finally went on to reveal that he enjoyed talking to his wife on various things apart from cricket. Apparently, she doesn’t follow much of cricket, which Ishant feels is a blessing in disguise for him.

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He said, “This has come as a blessing for me as I enjoy talking to her on various things apart from cricket. Actually, talking to Pratima on other issues has taught me that cricket is not the only thing in life. I am being able to play with a free mind nowadays and Pratima has made a major contribution to change my philosophy.”

Sharma also went on to reveal that improvement in the cricketing field was something that has always been on his mind for the better part of his career. “I am thinking only about the improvement of my bowling now, not focusing on any forthcoming series. If I can do that I will get into the national team before any series.”

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