Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Ishan Kishan’s Domestic Grind Helps Fuel India Comeback
Ishan Kishan was away from India’s team for two years.
During that time, he returned to domestic cricket.
He said he enjoyed the challenge of working his way back.
In the Duleep Trophy final, he scored 270 runs for East Zone.
East Zone played South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Kishan had not made a big score in the two earlier matches.
The pitch was fairly flat, and the bowlers did not trouble him much.
His innings showed both his attacking style and his growing responsibility.
He has now returned to India’s white-ball team.
Ishan Kishan scored 270 for East Zone against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.
The innings came at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday.
Kishan had missed significant scores in East Zone’s previous two matches.
He said he enjoyed returning to domestic cricket after being dropped from India’s team.
Kishan credited the domestic grind with helping him become a more responsible batsman.
- Who
- Ishan Kishan, playing for East Zone against South Zone.
- What
- Kishan scored 270 in the Duleep Trophy final and discussed how domestic cricket aided his comeback.
- When
- Monday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- The MA Chidambaram Stadium.
- Why
- Kishan said returning to the domestic circuit helped him evolve into a more responsible batsman and regain his place in India’s white-ball set-up.
- Player
- Ishan Kishan
- Team
- East Zone
- Opponent
- South Zone
- Competition
- Duleep Trophy
- Score
- 270 runs
- Venue
- MA Chidambaram Stadium
- International status
- Kishan has returned to India’s white-ball set-up