Ishan Kishan signals red-ball intent with mammoth 270
Cricketer Ishan Kishan scored a massive 270 runs in the Duleep Trophy final, strengthening his case for a return to India's red-ball cricket team. He emphasized his focus on team goals and building partnerships over personal milestones.
Why it matters
Kishan's performance is a significant development for Indian cricket selection, showcasing his adaptability and temperament in longer formats.
CHENNAI: Ishan Kishan has developed a habit of saving his best for the big occasion. Last year, he led Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title and produced a match-winning century in the final, a performance that helped him earn his way back into India's T20I setup. After playing a matchwinning hand against Pakistan in Colombo in the T20 World Cup earlier in the year, Kishan delivered again in the Duleep final on Monday, leading East Zone against South at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Kishan smashed 270 off 334 balls (30x4, 7x6), taking East to a mammoth 708 all out, Kumar Kushagra chipping in with 101 as well.
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