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Kishan Praises Shami's Intensity Ahead of Duleep Trophy Final
Ishan Kishan is the captain of East Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
He praised Mohammed Shami before the final against South Zone.
Kishan said Shami is still working very hard and playing with great energy.
He believes age is only a number when a player remains dedicated.
Shami has taken five wickets in the tournament.
His best bowling figures are reported as 3/56.
Kishan said Shami’s experience gives the team confidence.
He also said Shami wants to return to the Indian team.
Kishan added that Shami gives advice and tactical suggestions to the younger side.
East Zone captain Ishan Kishan praised Mohammed Shami’s intensity, energy and wicket-taking ability.
Kishan said age should not limit Shami if he continues working hard.
Shami has taken five wickets in the ongoing Duleep Trophy, with best figures of 3/56 and an average of 28.80.
One report said Shami took five wickets against Central Zone in the semifinal.
Kishan said Shami’s hunger and motivation could help him return to India’s national team.
- Who
- East Zone captain Ishan Kishan praised India and Bengal seamer Mohammed Shami.
- What
- Kishan highlighted Shami’s intensity, energy, experience, wicket-taking ability and motivation for an international comeback.
- Where
- Kishan spoke to reporters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- When
- The comments were made on September 5, ahead of the Duleep Trophy final on Sunday.
- Why
- He was discussing Shami’s form and contribution to East Zone before the final against South Zone.
Key facts
- Competition
- Duleep Trophy
- Final
- East Zone versus South Zone
- East Zone captain
- Ishan Kishan
- Shami’s wickets
- Five wickets in the ongoing tournament
- Best figures
- 3/56
- Bowling average
- 28.80
- Last reported India appearance
- The Champions Trophy final in March 2025
Quotes
Ishan Kishan
East Zone captain speaking at the pre-match press conference
“It has been three years since that [2023] World Cup [when he was in excellent form]; it is hard when you are not regularly playing for the Indian team and to again have that same kind of motivation for your domestic games; it is tough. But I feel I see that hunger in him because who better than me can judge about hunger right now?”
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“I feel age is just a number. If he is working hard, it doesn't matter - he has been doing so well. Having him in our team, it gives us a bit of more confidence when you have such bowlers in your team who can get you wickets and especially looking at Shami bhai this season, his intensity and energy have been very different.”
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Sources
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