Young Indian batsman, Ishan Kishan returned to the playing XI during India’s first ODI against New Zealand after being ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The youngster scored just five runs while batting at No.4 but is happy to stay in the middle order. He said that playing in the middle order is a good opportunity to score runs.
The 24-year-old southpaw grabbed headlines last month when he smashed 210 off 131 balls against Bangladesh in the third ODI. But he was dropped from the team for the ODIs against Sri Lanka earlier this month as skipper Rohit Sharma returned from injury. However, he got his chance in the first ODI against New Zealand in Hyderabad along with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul.
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Recently during a conversation with the broadcaster, Ishan Kishan said, “I am liking it because it is a good opportunity for me to score runs and prove myself by getting India a win. Overall, I see it as a great opportunity.” I see.”
Shubman Gill has been doing well as an opener in India’s ODI team with consistent big innings. He scored a double century in the first ODI against New Zealand and is likely to be India’s first-choice opener alongside Rohit in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
With Virat Kohli at number three followed by Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul doing well in the middle order, it will be difficult for Kishan to get a regular spot in the middle order. Despite his double century in Bangladesh, he has not been consistent enough to grab a spot for the World Cup.
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Kishan would like to earn his name in the second ODI against New Zealand on January 21 in Raipur. big shot.
