Indian pacer Ishant Sharma went unsold at the Indian Premier League 2022 auctions. However, he was spotted during the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash on Wednesday.
Ishant Sharma appeared in the Virtual IPL Guest Box, which left the fans in shock. The Guest Box features fans cheering for their teams from their home. Ishant was seen wearing a sponsored shirt for RuPay, sitting in front of a plain background. He was part of the box as a promoter of the RuPay company. However, the fans were upset to see the Indian pacer in the guest box and felt sorry for him.
Just moments, after Ishant Sharma appeared in the Virtual Guest box, social media was filled with posts about the Indian bowler. Some fans tweeted that Ishant deserves batter, while some called it as an “unreal decline” for the pace bowler.
Ishant Sharma was one of member in virtual guest box yesterday night. pic.twitter.com/lE9K3ddDw4
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 31, 2022
The 33-year old’s career has hit several roadblocks in the last few months. Ishant Sharma was dropped from the Indian Test team for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Chetan Sharma, the Chief Selector stated that Ishant was told immediately after the South Africa series that he won’t be considered for the two Tests.
Following his snub, Ishant played in the Ranji Trophy for the Delhi team. However, in the two matches, he could only manage to pick one wicket. Earlier this year, the Delhi pacer found no bidders at the IPL 2022 auction table. In his 93-matches IPL career, Ishant has taken 72 wickets, at an average of 37.51 and an economy rate of 8.12.
Let’s take a look at the fan’s reaction to Ishant Sharma appearing on Virtual Guest Box.
Yo! As we all are happy for the likes of Umesh Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, Kuldeep Yadav who are having a redemption of form this IPL..I feel for Ishant Sharma missing out, did well in games he played for Delhi in last couple of season should have been in ground not on screen. #IPL 22 pic.twitter.com/PmNoWruyAU
— Midhun Roy (@MidhunRoyMR) March 31, 2022
Kya din aagye yaar cricket 🏏 politics ke chlte acche khiladio khel hi nhi paa rhe hai pehle Mohit Sharma 2014 mai purple cap bt iss saal net bowler Delhi ka or ab Ishant Sharma 😓😓
— 𝑺✮ (@Pvtt_Shreyanshh) March 31, 2022
Ishant Sharma would have performed exactly like Umesh Yadav. But, all the franchise ignored him 😑😑 https://t.co/aEeYy7QdSl
— Knight⚔️💜💛 (@crazycreature55) March 31, 2022
I'm sorry, Ishant Sharma. You deserve better.#IPL https://t.co/sLezKrZdQE
— Aayush Majumdar (@AayushM) March 31, 2022
Unreal Decline Its End Of His Test Carrier unless a injury occurs To Some Indian Bowler
— Vikram Zaveri (@VikramZaveri3) March 31, 2022
Kya din aa gaaye hain Ishant Sharma ke. Being a part of IPL to being featured in virtual guest box.
— Mukund Agarwal (@RealMukundA) March 31, 2022
https://twitter.com/Narendr45189710/status/1509379887118708739?s=20&t=THnttzHgT9nmhXFZ29QSEQ
I feel for him
— Devashish Mankad (@MankadDevashish) March 31, 2022
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