India’s fast bowler Nandni Sharma credits Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah as her main bowling influences, admiring their control, variations, and approach to the game. She highlighted her commitment to pace bowling despite briefly considering a switch to spin, attributing her growth to competing with boys. Sharma also draws inspiration from Indian fast bowlers she admired since childhood and Marizanne Kapp, a top women’s seamer.
Nandni Sharma shared her journey of training predominantly with boys, emphasizing how the challenge pushed her to enhance all aspects of her game. Despite moments of doubt about her choice of remaining a fast bowler due to its physical demands, her consistent performance and wicket-taking ability reaffirmed her passion for pace bowling. Sharma acknowledged the difficulties of fast bowling, including frequent injuries, but her success on the field motivated her to persist in her chosen path.
