Delhi: Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishaan Kishan has revealed about his favorite openers in IPL history. Ishaan has mentioned the names of five players, with whom he would like to open. Interestingly, there is no foreign player in his list. Ishaan is currently playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025 and recently he also scored a brilliant century. Earlier he used to open for Mumbai Indians (Mi), but is now batting one down for Hyderabad. SRH bought him in the mega auction last year for 11.25 crores.
Ishaan’s favorite opening partner
During an interview on Cric Fantasy Boss YouTube channel, when Ishaan was asked about his favorite opening partner in IPL history, he named Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. Significantly, Virender Sehwag played his last IPL in 2015 and Sachin Tendulkar in 2013. Rohit Sharma is still a part of Mumbai Indians and when Ishaan played in Mumbai, he used to open with him. Shubman Gill, who is now the captain of Gujarat Titans, opens for his team. Ishaan and Gill are also good friends.
Abhishek and Ishaan’s friendship
All -rounder Abhishek Sharma is a part of Hyderabad and starts Hyderabad’s innings with Travis Head. Abhishek is famous for his batting batting. Ishaan contributed 24 runs in 11 balls in the match against Rajasthan Royals, in which an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls.
Kishan’s intention to return to the Indian team
Ishaan has been out of the Indian team for a long time and their last match was in November 2023. But recently he has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket. Now Ishaan will try to attract the attention of the national selectors by performing strongly in the IPL.
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