Ishant Sharma, one of the tallest Indian cricketers to ever play for the nation, celebrates his birthday on Monday, September 2. The right-arm fast-medium bowler turned 31 on Monday, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2019. It is a well-known fact that Ishant is a sportsman, but do you know that his wife Pratima Singh is also a sportsperson. Yeah, you read that right. Pratima is a basketball player. Ishant, who is in the limelight now due to his recent five-wicket haul and first half-century in Tests, married Pratima on December 9, 2016. The duo makes a perfect sports-couple and we will look at some of their cute Instagram photos which reveal that they are a Match Made in Sports' Heaven. Ishant Sharma Overtakes Kapil Dev’s Record with 156th Test Wicket Outside Asia. 

Ishant Sharma was the man behind India's victory in ICC Champions Trophy 2013 final. Pratima has represented India in many foreign basketball leagues like Asian Games 2010, Basketball Championship (2009), 18th FIBA Asian Basketball Championship (2007) and FIBA Asian Basketball Championship  (2006). Currently, she is a member of India women's national basketball team. While Pratima is 5.8 foot tall; Ishant is 6.5 foot tall, making them one of the tallest sports couple in India. Ishant's Instagram profile is full of lovely photos of him with his ladylove and gives a glimpse of the close bond which the couple has between them. Check out couple's lovely photos below. Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav Shine As India Continue to Dominate three-day Practice Match Against West Indies Cricket Board XI. 

The Indian Couple!

Gold Bless the Pair!

 

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Swiping through my phone memories!! Here we go, some throwback series of my long hair 💇♂️✂️ #sundaythrowback #throwback

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Live Long Life!

 

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Beautiful place with a beautiful woman ♾❤️ @pratima0808 #vacaymode

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Holiday Time for Shant-Pratima!

 

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It’s just amazing how easily one gets hooked to the laid-back vibes of Goa!! To take some time out of our daily busy routines, me and @pratima0808 decided to take over our first holiday home in Goa and we absolutely love our decision!! 🌳🌞 Goa has always been one of my favourite place to unwind and relax. Happy to tick off one more thing from my bucket list!! We look forward to making new memories and the exciting experiences this place has to offer. Thank you so much @jaglaxgoa for getting each and every detail so perfectly right and for making us feel like a part of your extended family. 🌊 #marsierra #jaglaxrealty #jaglaxgoa #holidayhome #seasandandsunset #susegado #bucketlist #luxuryvilla #tropicallife #tropicalhomes #goagram #northgoa #goalife #goa #goalifestyle

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Love is in the Air!

 

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● THROWBACK SERIES ● (Memory 2/3) — “Meeting Pratima, 2016” Back in 2011 on 2nd March, at a local basketball tournament organised by my friend and her sister I met my lady love, @pratima0808 . She was missing out on the court as she was injured and had a plaster on her leg. She was deeply into the game and as a scorer of the match she was looking at all the gameplay and action on field. Being the chief guest at the tournament I looked at her, little did I know she was a professional basketball player, it was my friend who told me so. Soon on 09th Dec, 2016 I was lucky enough to marry her. Almost 8 years down the line, she continues to be my partner in crime, best friend and the biggest support in my life. ❤

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Ishant once revealed that he met his ladylove Pratima at a local basketball tournament on March 2, 2011. Since Pratima was injured during the match, she was the scorer of the game. Ishant, who was the chief guest at the event, met Pratima for the first time there and fell in love with her. Later in 2016, Ishant married Pratima and the latter became former's partner in crime, best friend and the biggest support of his life.

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