Ishant Sharma Birthday Special: Photos of Indian Cricketer With Wife Pratima Prove the Couple Are A Match Made in Sports' Heaven
Ishant Sharma celebrates his birthday on Monday, September 2. Ishant, who is in the limelight now due to his recent five-wicket haul and debut 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 reveals that they are a ‘Match Made in Sports' Heaven.
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!
Live Long Life!
Holiday Time for Shant-Pratima!
Love is in the Air!
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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