Watch: Ishant Sharma Resumes Outdoor Training After Brief Hiatus

Senior India fast bowler Ishant Sharma resumed outdoor training after a brief hiatus due to novel coronavirus pandemic. Ishant Sharma, who underwent a skill based training as approved by the cricket board, marked his return to outdoor training after a gap of three months.

Ishant Sharma is likely to picked up for the four-Test series Down Under in December. He will add to the Indian fast bowling unit which is at the moment one of the finest in the world. His experience in the Australian conditions will come in handy. Ishant Sharma has played 97 Tests for the national team and has picked up 297 wickets at an average nearly 33.

Ishant Sharma: Practicing while maintaining social distancing

Although it is not clear from the picture where Ishant Sharma resumed his outdoor training. It can be seen the he is training amid a clear sky white bright sunlight oozing from the top. Seemingly, Ishant Sharma did not bowl during the outdoor training, as he took strides between the cones during his practice session.

“Engaging myself with positivity and practicing while maintaining social distancing,” Ishant captioned his training video.

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Ishant Sharma is the fourth Indian bowler to have resumed training. Shardul Thakur had started training while Kuldeep Yadav underwent training at his home with Mohammed Shami also doing his bit to maintain his fitness.

The global governing council had said that fast bowlers will need at least two-month of practice to return to match fitness and avoid getting injured as the season resumes.