Ishan Kishan, an accomplished Indian southpaw wicketkeeper-batsman, has advanced significantly in his cricketing career. Although there was never any doubt about his potential, it was difficult for him to make the team because Rishabh Pant and other players were ahead of him. But when Pant had a bad accident, destiny stepped in and gave Ishan a fantastic chance to advance his career. Ishan Kishan has seized this chance over the past three months and has been taking advantage of Pant’s absence.
Impressive Debut Performances
Ishan Kishan was able to occasionally play as a batter and display his skills even while Rishabh Pant was a regular in the team. With Pant on the pitch, though, securing a long-term spot in the team was a hard challenge. Kishan made an impressive ODI and T20I debut, scoring a noteworthy 59 against Sri Lanka in the former and a brilliant 56 against England in the latter. But the third One-Day International against Bangladesh in Chittagong in December, when he scored an incredible 210 runs, was his career-defining performance. His career reached new heights as a result of this inning.
A Match-Winning Performance
Ishan Kishan’s brave 82-run innings against Pakistan in a Group A Asia Cup encounter was one of his memorable performances. The scenario looked bleak for India as they faced a fierce Pakistani pace attack and saw top-order batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli removed early. However, Kishan demonstrated his fortitude as he accepted the stress before gradually taking over the bowling. His performance not only saved India but also enabled them to reach a respectable total.
Virtually Sealing His World Cup Spot
Ishan Kishan found himself in the running to be the Indian team’s wicketkeeper-batsman for the 2017 World Cup while KL Rahul was out due to injury. By taking advantage of this chance, Kishan has all but guaranteed himself a spot in the World Cup team. Since the most recent tour of the West Indies, his trajectory has been on the upward. Despite the limited opportunities presented by his Test debut, he made a contribution with scores of 25 and an undefeated 52 in the second Test. He was voted the player of the series after hitting 52, 55, and 77 runs in his three innings to help India win the three-match ODI series, which was the turning point in his career.
Overcoming Competition
Ishan Kishan’s outstanding performance set him apart from stiff competitors, including Sanju Samson, and made him an obvious option for the Asia Cup wicketkeeper position. His confidence was further strengthened by his outstanding batting performance in difficult conditions against a potent Pakistani bowling attack. Ishan Kishan might become an important player for India in the 2019 World Cup if he keeps playing at this calibre.
