Kishan dedicates knock to coach’s dad
Ishan Kishan, who hit a half-century on debut to help India beat England by seven wickets in the second T20 International, dedicated his knock to his coach’s dad who died recently.
Kishan, opening the innings, blitzed his way to 56 off 32 deliveries to help his team bring the five-match series level at 1-1 after two games.
The left-handed batsman from Jharkhand also thanked the seniors in the India team for backing him.
“I wanted to finish the game and I knew there was a senior player (Virat Kohli) batting superbly at the other end. I was disappointed with the fact that I didn’t finish the game,” he added.
Kishan termed his six off Tom Curran’s first ball (in innings’ sixth over) as the best shot. It was the six that got him rolling. Kishan picked a half-volley from outside the off and hit it over long on boundary.
“The shot that I smashed Tom for a six off his first ball, that was special. I don’t know if I am going to get this feeling again (fifty on debut), but I am really proud and happy. I want to thank all my coaches, seniors and everyone who helped me get to this stage,” he said.