Ishan Kishan, who has been out of the Indian cricket team for a long time, finally scored a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Manipur. His performance demonstrates his readiness to take on the challenge of representing India again. Though not yet confirmed in the squad, his inclusion could be a great addition to the Indian team. The captain of the Jharkhand team, Kishan has opened the innings and smashed 134 runs off 78 balls, with a strike rate of 171.79, hitting 16 fours and 6 sixes.
Ishan Kishan’s last ODI game for India
Ishan Kishan last played for India in a one-day game in the 2023 ODI World Cup, during the match against Afghanistan in Delhi. He was initially chosen for the Indian team as Shubman Gill was unwell at that time. Kishan took his place and played the initial matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Ishan Kishan in ODIs for India
Ishan Kishan has played 27 ODIs, scoring 933 runs at an average of 42.40, with a strike rate of 102.19. He has registered one century and seven half-centuries. His highest score in ODIs is 210, highlighting his explosive potential and capacity to anchor innings.
Ishan Kishan played no matches for India in 2024
Ishan Kishan was out of the Indian cricket team after he decided to take a break following the T20I series in November 2023. He also did not participate in domestic cricket. Later, India’s coach, Rahul Dravid, suggested that he should focus on improving his form. Kishan then returned to domestic cricket to play and practice for the IPL, but later he preferred to concentrate on domestic cricket as well.
It’s not like Ishan Kishan is not in India’s plans now, as Kishan was one of the players who recently went to Australia for the tour match between India A and Australia A, where he played as a wicketkeeper-batter.
