Ishan Kishan's 'Fearless' 76 Praised by Kris Srikkanth: 'Did Not Play For His Place'
Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth heaped praise on Ishan Kishan following his explosive 76 off 32 balls in the second T20I against New Zealand, emphasizing the batter's fearless mindset. Kishan's whirlwind knock, which included 11 fours and four sixes, was instrumental in India successfully chasing a target of 209 with ease.
Srikkanth noted that Kishan played his natural, aggressive game without being burdened by selection pressure, comparing the partnership with Suryakumar Yadav to an IPL match for Mumbai Indians. This approach, according to Srikkanth, left the New Zealand bowlers helpless against the southpaw's high strike rate and clean hitting.
Kishan's performance earned him the Player of the Match award and provided a major boost to his standing ahead of the T20 World Cup. His ability to dominate the powerplay and maintain a high strike rate, even when wickets fell early, underscores his value to the Indian batting lineup.
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“He did not play for his place. He still continued his natural game. He and Suryakumar Yadav played how they would play for Mumbai Indians, like it was an IPL match. In all fairness, Ishan Kishan's knock was a treat to watch.”
Kris Srikkanth, Former Indian cricketer
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“He did not play for his place. He still continued his natural game. He and Suryakumar Yadav played how they would play for Mumbai Indians, like it was an IPL match. In all fairness, Ishan Kishan's knock was a treat to watch.”
Kris Srikkanth, Former Indian cricketer
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