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Ishan Kishan Credits Jharkhand Captaincy for Career Revival
Ishan Kishan said captaining Jharkhand changed the way he approaches cricket.
He became more responsible for both his own performance and his teammates.
As captain, he learned to watch what was happening throughout the day.
He also tried to help other players improve.
Kishan said better teammates lead to better team results.
He showed this approach by scoring 270 for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.
He focused on choosing safe shots and following the team’s plan.
His growth helped him return to India’s white-ball squad.
Ishan Kishan said captaining Jharkhand in 2024 helped him grow as a person, cricketer and leader.
He took up the role after losing his Board of Control for Cricket in India central contract in late 2023.
Kishan said captaincy improved his situational awareness, calmness and sense of responsibility toward teammates.
Leading East Zone, he scored 270 in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone.
Kishan said his double century reflected a team-first approach focused on building a large total.
- Who
- Ishan Kishan, Jharkhand’s captain and an India white-ball player.
- What
- Kishan described how leading Jharkhand changed his mindset, leadership and batting approach.
- Where
- The leadership role was with Jharkhand, while the cited innings was for East Zone against South Zone.
- When
- He took up Jharkhand’s captaincy in 2024 and discussed it on Monday; his 270 came in the Duleep Trophy final.
- Why
- Captaincy gave Kishan greater responsibility, situational awareness and focus on team goals.
Key facts
- Captaincy role
- Kishan began leading Jharkhand in 2024 and continues when available.
- Career setback
- He lost his Board of Control for Cricket in India central contract in late 2023.
- India return
- Kishan returned to the India squad in white-ball formats.
- Duleep Trophy score
- He scored 270 for East Zone in the final.
- Opposition
- East Zone faced South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.
- Leadership lesson
- Kishan said captains must help teammates improve so the team can achieve its goals.
- Batting approach
- He prioritized the team’s target, temperament and shot selection while making his double hundred.
Quotes
Ishan Kishan
Indian cricketer and Jharkhand captain
“You have to take responsibility. If you don't take it now, when will you? It's not like I am a 22-year-old and have just broken into the team. When we were very young, we used to rely on our senior players to score runs and thought we would just support them.”
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“It was a very good innings because I always kept the team goal first. I could have played attacking shots in many moments, but I think when you are batting on such a big stage, it is very important to prioritise what the team decides on the total first.”
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