Ishan Kishan, a wicketkeeper-batter, was a member of the Indian squad that advanced to the 2023 World Cup The Indian squad that advanced to the 2023 World Cup final, which was played barely a week ago, included wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Ishan only got to participate in two games, though, and he scored 47 runs overall.
The southpaw acknowledged that missing out on playing most of the games hurt a little, but he also recognized his place on the squad. Ishan had to get out as soon as Shubman Gill was cleared to play after his dengue fever.
TOI cited Ishan Kishan as stating on his approach in dealing with being in and out of the Indian team:
“I think it is all hunger. In the World Cup, we played like a champion side, and I was missing out. I was feeling a bit bad, but you cannot help it. In international cricket, the time will come when you are not playing, but you have to stay fresh in your mind and make it count when the time comes. When you get the opportunity, you have to go for it.”
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan on adapting to conditions
India has only nine T20Is remaining before the crucial T20 World Cup next year, which will take place in the West Indies and USA in June. Ishan Kishan recognizes the significance of team cohesion and familiarizing themselves with the playing conditions.
In response, he stated:
“At the same time, the match (the second T20I) was fun. There was an expectation that the wicket would turn, but that did not happen because of the dew factor. Going ahead, it is important for us as a young team to analyse the wicket as soon as possible, adapt to the conditions, and play accordingly.”
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan is currently batting at No. 3 in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. He has performed exceptionally well, scoring 58 and 53 runs in the matches so far. He has seized the opportunities given to him and made the most of them.