Yahoonews, Hindustan Times, 21 September 2009
Johannesburg: Remember Raju Kulkarni, the bustling Mumbai fast medium bowler or TA Sekar, the strapping and energetic Tamil Nadu quick of the 1980s? What about Delhi's Vivek Razdan or Mumbai's Salil Ankola?
India's quick bowling history is replete with characters who promised much but fizzled out before they got going.
When Ishant Sharma burst onto the scene as a gangly 19-year-old and tormented Ricky Ponting in Perth, there was excitement unlimited, but given our history, just a touch of cynicism as well.
The learning curve has proved to be a steep one for the Delhi youngster, and though he has gained immeasurably in experience, the bite has been missing of late.
Thankfully Ishant, still enjoys the backing of his captain and selectors.
But he knows that the patience of fans might begin to wear thin if he isn't back to his best soon.
"People say I'm a genuine fast bowler, perhaps the first to come out from India," said Ishant. http://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/news
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