The way the management of the Indian squad has utilised Ishan Kishan did not impress the former Pakistani player.
During the recently finished ODI series against the West Indies, Ishan Kishan, who scored 184 runs, stood out for the Indian cricket team. In each of the three games of the series, he scored a half-century, and both critics and fans praised him for his consistency. In contrast, if Kishan is selected for the team as a replacement for Rishabh Pant, he will probably be employed as a middle-order option for the ICC World Cup 2023. Because of this, even while Kishan excels as an opener, he may have very little experience playing that particular position. Former Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt expressed his displeasure with the management’s choice and stated that Kishan needed guarantees from the team.
“I wholeheartedly concur that India’s experiment with Ishan was perplexing. After scoring 200, one player was dropped… What’s the use? Even if he scores 1000 runs in a single inning, they must accept the fact that he is their backup choice. That doesn’t ever make you feel like the best or like your efforts will be appreciated. No matter what you do, you will always be the second choice, Butt stated on his official YouTube account.
In the final ODI against the West Indies, Kishan received the “Player of the Series” award and made an intriguing comment during the post-match presentation.
“I wasn’t too pleased with my finishing. After being set, I was intended to make a huge score. My elders advised me to remain in and score heavily, they said. I’ll try to get set in the centre and score heavily the following time. At this level, getting set is essential. It’s crucial to forget about the previous game and begin at 0. I considered tackling each ball one at a time. Re: Shubman Gill He is a fantastic player; I’ve seen how he centres the ball. Ishan remarked, “Watching him hit it out of the middle boosts my confidence as well.
The lessons learned from these games are critical to winning at this level. We didn’t let a ball go as we worked to take early wickets. The mood is really upbeat around here. I’ve participated in a few tournaments here, so I’m familiar with the way the wickets behave. I’m not particularly considering the upcoming T20 world cup. You are considering the approaching competitions because you are aware of how one competition might alter your life. Right now, that’s all we’re concentrating on, he said.
