Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Ishan Kishan Praises Sooryavanshi After East Zone Triumph
East Zone won the Duleep Trophy after waiting 13 years.
They defeated South Zone in the final.
After the match, captain Ishan Kishan spoke with young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Kishan praised Sooryavanshi for helping with a successful review decision.
He also said Sooryavanshi is kind and looks after his teammates.
Kishan jokingly called him a possible future captain.
He also teased Sooryavanshi about taking credit for the team’s review decisions.
Their conversation showed that the players were celebrating together in a friendly way.
East Zone defeated South Zone to win the Duleep Trophy after a 13-year wait.
Ishan Kishan credited Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with a successful DRS call in the final.
Kishan praised Sooryavanshi as a positive teammate who cares for everyone.
Kishan jokingly suggested Sooryavanshi could become a future captain.
The two cricketers shared a light-hearted exchange during East Zone’s celebrations.
- Who
- East Zone, including captain Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, defeated South Zone.
- What
- East Zone won the Duleep Trophy, while Kishan praised and playfully teased Sooryavanshi after the final.
- When
- After the Duleep Trophy final on September 10, 2026.
- Why
- The victory ended East Zone’s 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy.
- Winner
- East Zone
- Final opponent
- South Zone
- Competition
- Duleep Trophy
- Wait ended
- 13 years
- Captain
- Ishan Kishan
- Praised player
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Featured moment
- Kishan credited Sooryavanshi for a successful DRS call and joked about his taking credit
