‘His best innings of the season’: SRH coach lauds Ishan Kishan after mature knock vs CSK
Assistant coach James Franklin praised it as Kishan’s best innings of the season, as SRH chased down 181 with 19 balls to spare.
Assistant coach James Franklin praised it as Kishan’s best innings of the season, as SRH chased down 181 with 19 balls to spare.
Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan lauded his team’s collective effort in their emphatic 65-run victory over three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, but flagged fielding as a key concern despite the convincing result.
India opener Abhishek Sharma retained his No.1 position in the T20I batting rankings after his quickfire half-century against New Zealand national cricket team in the World Cup final.
Surya spoke about emotional exchanges with several players in the squad, including Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, highlighting how their willingness to prioritise the team above personal roles defined India’s successful World Cup journey.
Reflecting on the triumph, Gambhir described winning a World Cup as India’s head coach as a deeply emotional experience and a privilege to once again contribute in national colours.
Farhan made history as the first player to score two centuries in a single ICC Men's T20 World Cup, achieving a superb hundred against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
India, chasing a second successive appearance in the final, face England on Thursday at the Wankhede, a ground where Abhishek has previously produced one of his most explosive knocks.
It was the revamped opening duo of Abhishek Sharma (55) and Sanju Samson (24) who laid the platform with an aggressive start.
The defending champions smashed 17 sixes on their way to a commanding 256/4, the highest total of the competition, quelling concerns over their underperforming top order.
Abhishek endured a difficult start to the tournament, beginning with a golden duck against the USA.
