News Summary:
- Ishaan Kishan, a cricketer from Bihar, has been selected for the Indian team for the World Cup 2023.
- The selection team announced the names of 15 players, including Ishaan, during a press conference led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
- Ishaan Kishan has previously impressed with his batting skills, including scoring a double century against Bangladesh in December 2022.
- Ishaan holds the record for the fastest double century, achieving the feat in 126 balls.
- Ishaan Kishan was born in Patna, Bihar, and has a deep connection with Aurangabad district.
- Despite being from Bihar, Ishaan plays cricket for Jharkhand due to registration issues between the Cricket Association and the BCCI.
- Ishaan Kishan was the most expensive player in IPL 2022 and has represented the Indian team in the Under-19 World Cup.
Ishan Kishan has impressed with the bat before too
Ishan Kishan, a wicket-keeper batsman from Bihar, has showcased his batting prowess in the past. He made headlines by scoring a double century against Bangladesh in December last year, becoming the seventh batsman in the world and fourth Indian to achieve this feat.
Kishan holds the record for scoring a double century in 126 balls.
Ishaan’s exceptional performance, including his record-breaking double century in just 126 balls, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, has earned him a place in the World Cup 2023 team. His journey to this point has been marked by perseverance and hard work.
Who is Ishan Kishan, born in Patna
Ishan Kishan hails from Bihar and was born in Patna on July 18, 1998. His father, Pranav Kumar Pandey, is a builder. Additionally, Ishaan has ancestral connections with Gordiha village in Aurangabad district. While his grandmother resided in Nawada, Ishaan currently lives with his parents in Patna.
Some special things related to Ishaan
- Ishaan started playing cricket at the age of seven.
- His elder brother Raj Kishan has also played cricket and played a crucial role in Ishaan’s development.
- Ishaan’s mother, Suchitra Singh, initially did not want him to become a cricketer and prioritized his education.
- However, Ishaan excelled in sports and faced challenges in studies, leading to his expulsion from school.
Why Ishaan Kishan plays from Jharkhand
Despite being from Bihar, Ishaan Kishan represents Jharkhand in cricket due to registration issues between the Cricket Association and the BCCI. On the advice of his coach, he decided to play for the neighboring state.
Ishaan was the most expensive player in IPL 2022
In the previous year, Ishaan Kishan stood out as the most expensive player in IPL 2022. He made his international cricket debut in March 2021 against England and has also captained the Indian team in the Under-19 World Cup. In domestic cricket, he represents Jharkhand, and in the IPL, he plays for the Mumbai Indians.
