Ishant made his international debut in a Test match against Bangladesh in 2007. He has gone on to play 105 Test matches in which he has picked up 311 wickets. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Ishant Sharma

Sharma made his limited overs debut for India barely a month after his first Test, but he failed to have a similar impact in the white-ball setup as he did with the red ball. In total, he played 94 ODIs and T20Is during which he picked up a combined 123 wickets. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Ishant Sharma

Ishant has also been a regular fixture in the IPL. He has turned out for the likes of Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Deccan Chargers, Rising Pune Supergiants, Kings XI Punjab, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has played a total of 104 IPL Games in which he has picked up 84 wickets. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Ishant Sharma

The tall Indian pacer's role model is none other than the legendary Glenn McGrath. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Ishant Sharma

Ishant has also a successful stint playing for Sussex in the County Championship. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Ishant Sharma

Sharma is often known for getting the best opposition batsman out, and that is backed up by the fact that he got Sir Alastair Cook, Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting out a total of 11, 8 and 7 times respectively. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Ishant Sharma

The Indian fast bowler is married to Pratima Singh who plays for the Indian women's basketball team. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Ishant Sharma

Ishant was involved in a controversy with Darren Sammy claiming that Sharma had racially abused him in jest. Ishant apologized to Sammy therafter and the West Indian said that there was no bad blood between the two. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Ishant Sharma