JASON GILLESPIE reckons Ishant Sharma is getting better all the time – as he prepares to charge in at Hove.

The Indian international fast bowler makes his home debut today when Sussex take on Gloucestershire in the Specsavers County Championship.

The short-term signing will only play two four-dayers at the 1st Central County Ground but has already made a big impression in two away draws.

Sussex coach Gillespie said: “He is getting better with every outing. He is working out the line and length to bowl and he is a very good team member.

“He is a fantastic character and he has fitted in the dressing room.

“It’s a big deal for him to be here playing county cricket.

“He loves the game, he’s a real student of the game and he is learning as much as he can.”