Chandigarh, Aug 25 - Fast bowler Ishant Sharma is all geared up for the new season beginning with the tri-nation series in Sri Lanka starting Sep 8.

Sharma, however, felt that the team will miss senior players Virender Sehwag and

Zaheer Khan in the upcoming ODI series in Colombo -- involving India, Sri Lanka and hosts New Zealand -- and in the Champions Trophy.

'Sehwag is our leading batsman and Zaheer is our main strike bowler. Their presence in the team is always encouraging. We will surely miss them,' said Ishant, who was here for a promotional event Tuesday.

'The pressure is always there to perform, and I am confident the team will live up to the expectation.'

About his personal form, Ishant said: 'I am working hard for the last few weeks. We have to constantly improve our performance.'

Asked about the controversy surrounding Delhi cricketers and Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA), Ishant said: 'I do not want to comment on this issue. I can only say that I was a part of Delhi team and I have not left them. I will continue playing for Delhi.'