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Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan (AFP Image)
Ishaan became the fourth Indian after Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma to score a double century in ODIs. The wicketkeeper-batsman achieved the feat in the final ODI against Bangladesh, in which he scored 210 off 131 balls.
Ishan Kishan was dismissed despite scoring a double century India Started the new year with a three match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Kishan, who played the third and final ODI against Bangladesh in Chattogram, scored a double century and helped India post a mammoth score of over 440. As a result, they managed to get a consolation win after losing the series to their neighbours. When another call came from neighboring Sri Lanka, fans were shocked to see Kishan in the dugout.
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However, skipper Rohit Sharma has confirmed that Kishan will get his chance in the first ODI against New Zealand in Hyderabad. Although he will have to bat in the middle order. In the absence of KL Rahul, Kishan will get the wicket-keeping gloves and bat in the top four. This should not be a problem as he has batted in the middle order thrice.
“Ishaan will bat in the middle order, I am glad he can score runs here after his good innings against Bangladesh,” the captain said on Tuesday.
Ishaan became the fourth Indian after Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma to score a double century in ODIs. The wicketkeeper-batsman achieved the feat in the final ODI against Bangladesh, in which he scored 210 off 131 balls.
Meanwhile, sharing his thoughts on the new challenge, the skipper said: “Going into the series it’s very easy for us, we just want to improve as a team. Big opposition, big challenge, we’ll see ourselves coming out and As a team we can challenge to achieve what we want. New Zealand are a very good team, they are coming off a great series win against Pakistan, so obviously they are playing some good cricket. “
KS Bharath, who is the other wicket-keeper in the team, is likely to warm the bench as he is more of a cover in Rahul’s absence.
one in World Cup year, every game counts and India will be aiming to build on profits from the Sri Lanka series, even though their opponents’ performances were lackluster to say the least.
The big takeaway for India from the Sri Lanka series was the performance of the top three and Mohammed Siraj’s ability to take wickets with the new ball.
Like Gill and Virat Kohli, Rohit too looked in sublime touch with scores of 83 and 42 but would be looking to score a big hundred which has eluded him for some time now.
Kohli, however, is back to scoring hundreds at will and looks hungrier than ever for runs, which should set alarm bells ringing in the New Zealand camp.
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