Ishan Kishan’s Made a Strong Statement

Ishan Kishan has made a strong statement with today’s innings in IPL 2025! He has scored his maiden IPL century, smashing an unbeaten 106 off just 47 balls in their match against Rajasthan Royals. This was his first game for SRH after being bought for ₹11.25 crore in the auction. His explosive innings included 11 fours and 6 sixes, helping SRH post a massive total of 286/6, the second-highest in IPL history.

Previously Playing for Mumbai Indians

Till last season, he was a key player for Mumbai Indians and has shown his class in multiple games playing for Mumbai Indians. His performance today must brighten his chances for a potential comeback to the national team.

Absence from Indian Team

Ishan Kishan’s absence from the Indian cricket team in recent times has been a topic of discussion. Despite his impressive performances, including a record-breaking ODI double century against Bangladesh in 2022, he has faced difficulties in maintaining his place in the national squad.

Ishan Kishan last played for India in the Asia Cup 2023, where he played in the group stage match against Pakistan on September 2, 2023. Where he scored a crucial 82 runs off 81 balls, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Despite his impressive knock, he hasn’t been part of the Indian squad since then due to stiff competition and other multiple factors.

Some key reasons for his exclusion include:

Domestic Cricket Participation: Kishan reportedly did not play domestic cricket as advised by the BCCI, which impacted his chances of selection.

Competition in Wicketkeeper-Batter Role: With players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul returning to form, and Sanju Samson also in contention, the competition for the wicketkeeper-batter spot has been intense.

Mental Fatigue: There were reports suggesting that Kishan requested breaks from cricket due to mental fatigue, which also impacted his involvement in international matches.

Today’s performance of a stunning century for Sunrisers Hyderabad, might pave the way for his comeback to the Indian team.

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