Ishant Sharma does a KL Rahul, picks Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar

Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma recently chose teammate Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar as his favourite batsman. Ishant also claimed that Team India captain is best player he's seen on cricket field. Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar has been on for some time since Kohli started chasing down Tendulkar's records. Earlier Virat Kohli's former RCB teammate KL Rahul had also picked India skipper over Sachin Tendulkar as best batsman he has seen. 

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Ishant Sharma picks Virat Kohli over Sachin Tendulkar as his favourite batsman

Speaking to a leading Indian portal, Ishant Sharma picked Virat Kohli over cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar as his favourite batsman. Delhi Capitals pacer said that Kohli was best player he has seen with a bat on cricket field. Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma have been long-time teammates having played for Delhi toger. While Ishant Sharma made his debut in May 2007, Virat Kohli made it in January 2008. 

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IPL postponed: BCCI postpones IPL 2020 due to Coronavirus outbreak

BCCI has postponed 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) until April 15 due to growing cases of Coronavirus pandemic in India. IPL 2020 was scheduled to kick off on March 29 with defending champions Mumbai Indians hosting beaten finalists Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium. Coronavirus outbreak has affected major cricket tours, with IND vs SA tour called off, while AUS vs NZ and SL vs ENG also were dealt with same fate.

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Delhi Capitals team 2020: Ishant Sharma to lead Delhi Capitals' Indian pace contingent

Ishant Sharma will play a vital part in upcoming IPL 2020 as Delhi pacer is one of senior-most pacers in Delhi Capitals team 2020. With Chris Woakes pulling out of tournament and Kagiso Rabada doubtful for start of IPL, onus will be on Ishant Sharma to lead Delhi Capitals' pace contingent. Ishant has been part of IPL since its inception in 2008 and has featured in 89 games, picking up 72 wickets at an ecomy rate of 8.09.

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