Overview

• In August 2025 on the Padamjeet Sehrawat podcast, Ishant Sharma revisited the one-Test ban he received during India’s 2015 Sri Lanka tour after giving a fiery send-off to Upul Tharanga.
• He recalled waking to then-coach Ravi Shastri’s question “Sharm, are you still angry?” before being told “Bloody, you should be angry” as a call to harness his frustration.
• Ishant credited Shastri’s coaching style with channeling his emotions into peak performance, describing the coach’s blunt encouragement as the spark that charged his game.
• He highlighted the foundational support of senior teammates, noting Gautam Gambhir’s guidance in Ranji Trophy and Virender Sehwag’s backing during overseas series.
• His reflections underscore how disciplined aggression and veteran mentorship combined to shape his career trajectory and bolster team cohesion.