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My role is defensive with new ball, says Ishant
Thursday 21 March 2013

India's pace spearhead Ishant Sharma says he has been assigned to play a defensive role with the new ball considering swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar's ability to strike early blows.

Ishant felt he is a completely different bowler compared to his new ball partner as they have different skill sets.

"My bowling is different from Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar's nickname).

PTI

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