Indian batter to achieve this feat in a bilateral ODI series – indiansupdate.com
Ishan Kishan, a wicketkeeper-batter, enjoyed a good West Indies trip. In all ODIs, he struck half-centuries.
During the successful West Indies tour, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan displayed exceptional performance by scoring half-centuries in all the ODI matches. His half-century in the third ODI earned him a place in an elite club alongside legendary players like MS Dhoni, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Mohammed Azharuddin, making him the latest Indian batter to achieve this feat in a bilateral ODI series. Additionally, during a stumping appeal in one of the matches, Ishan had a humorous interaction with former India opener Aakash Chopra, who was commentating on the game.
Upon reviewing the stumping and run-out dismissal, Aakash Chopra playfully remarked, “It’s very rare that you review the stumping and run-out dismissal. So far, I’m just seeing footsteps on ground. You may be from Ranchi, however you are not MS Dhoni.” Ishan, having heard the comment through the stump-mic, replied with a light-hearted comeback, saying, “Ha, fir thik hai. (Then it’s okay)” to which Chopra responded with admiration, “How sweet Ishan. We love you.” The amusing incident was shared by Chopra himself through a video.
For his outstanding performances, Ishan Kishan was rightfully named the ‘Player of the Series.’ However, despite his success, Kishan expressed some disappointment with his finishing in the matches. He acknowledged the importance of converting good starts into big scores and aims to improve on that aspect in the future.
Regarding his teammate Shubman Gill, Ishan praised his ability to consistently strike the ball well, which gives him confidence as well. He emphasized the significance of getting set in the middle and taking it one ball at a time. Winning at this level is essential, and the learnings from these games are valuable for the team’s progress.
Looking ahead, Ishan Kishan and the team are focused on upcoming tournaments, and he believes that one successful tournament can change a player’s life. As they continue to concentrate on their preparations, the T20 World Cup is not the immediate priority, and they are taking each tournament