Headingley Test: There are no doubts about Ishant Sharma's fitness, says Mohammed Shami

England vs India, 3rd Test: Ishant Sharma bowled 22 overs and conceded at over 4 runs per over as the senior pacer looked out of form in the first 2 days of the Headingley Test. England ended Day 2 with a 345-run lead after bowling out India for 78 on the opening day.

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami jumped to the defense of his teammate, Ishant Sharma after the senior pacer came up with ordinary spells on Day 2 of the 3rd Test against England at Headingley. After bowling out India for 78, England piled up the runs on Thursday at Headingley, ending the day on 423 for 8 with a commanding lead 345 runs. Ishant Sharma bowled 22 overs and he was the only Indian bowler to finish without a wicket. Ishant conceded 92 runs at an economy rate of over 4 runs per over. In fact, Ishant looked gingerly during his first spell on Day 1 and was struggling for consistency, something that is a rarity in the senior pacer's recent career.