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Ishan Kishan Credits Clear Mind for Epic Duleep Trophy Knock
Ishan Kishan scored 270 runs in a major domestic cricket final.
He said he played better because he kept his mind clear.
Instead of worrying about selection or expectations, he focused on watching the ball and reacting.
Kishan had lost his central contract and place in India’s team in 2023.
He then worked hard in domestic cricket to improve.
He practiced red-ball batting at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
In the final, he tried to build partnerships and keep scoring steadily.
He believes domestic cricket helped him reflect, work harder, and return to form.
Ishan Kishan scored 270 for East Zone against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai.
He said removing overthinking and external expectations helped him focus on scoring runs.
Kishan returned to domestic cricket after losing his BCCI central contract in 2023.
He credited domestic cricket, practice at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, and red-ball preparation for his revival.
His batting plan involved watching the ball, controlling impatience, and building partnerships without focusing on the result.
- Who
- Ishan Kishan, captain of East Zone, scored 270 against South Zone.
- What
- Kishan produced a 270-run innings in the Duleep Trophy final and discussed his change in mindset.
- Where
- The Duleep Trophy final was played in Chennai.
- When
- The performance and comments were reported on Monday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- Kishan said a clear mind, domestic preparation, and freedom from overthinking helped him perform.
Key facts
- Player
- Ishan Kishan
- Score
- 270 runs
- Match
- Duleep Trophy final
- Teams
- East Zone versus South Zone
- Venue
- Chennai
- Career setback
- Kishan lost his BCCI central contract in 2023.
- Domestic achievements
- He scored Ranji Trophy hundreds and 517 runs with two hundreds while helping Jharkhand win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in the 2025-26 season.
Quotes
Ishan Kishan
East Zone captain and Indian cricketer discussing his mindset change
“I didn't actively try to change myself. It just happened naturally. When I was out of the (India) squad, I realised that we ultimately only have one job to do: simply to score runs. That is the only thing that helps you in your career.”
rediff.com
“The best thing I'm doing nowadays is not thinking about anything. My job as a batsman is just to go there, watch the ball, and react to it and not keep any expectations from myself.”
rediff.com
Sources
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