Ishant Sharma On Zaheer Khan: Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma has given a big statement about former Indian veteran fast bowler Zaheer Khan. Ishant praised Zaheer Khan and said he is better than England’s James Anderson. Let us tell you that Anderson is the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
In an interview on the BeerBiceps YouTube channel, Ishant Sharma said, “James Anderson’s bowling style and way is completely different. He plays in different conditions in England. If he played in India, Zaheer Khan would be better than him (James Anderson).”
Ishant Also Talked About The 2014 Wellington Test
In this interview, Ishant Sharma also talked about the 2014 Wellington Test. Ishant was accused of abusing Zaheer after missing the catch in this test. In this regard, Ishant Sharma said that Zaheer Khan is his mentor, and he never abused anyone for dropping a catch.
He said, “I said that to myself. Even today, people don’t know to whom I said that. I have never abused any player for dropping a catch. How can I tell Jack (Zaheer Khan)? He is like a teacher.”
International Career Of James Anderson and Zaheer Khan
Significantly, James Anderson is the world’s highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Talking about his international career, he played 180 Tests, 194 ODIs and 19 T20 Internationals. He has 686 wickets in Tests, 269 in ODIs, and 18 in T20 Internationals.
While discussing Zaheer Khan’s career, Jack played 92 Tests, 200 ODIs and 17 T20 Internationals. He has 311 wickets in Tests, 282 in ODIs, and 17 T20 Internationals.
