Former Indian opening batter Wasim Jaffer has heaped praise on India’s No.3 batter Ishan Kishan, who scored an excellent 81-run knock off 44 balls with nine fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 184.09 in the second T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Jaffer has credited the former Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, for acknowledging Ishan Kishan’s domestic performances ahead of the T20 WC 2026 campaign.
“Credit should also be given to Suryakumar Yadav, and the selectors deserve praise as well for acknowledging his domestic performances. Ishan has repaid the faith they showed in him. I think he has been a fantastic addition right from the World Cup, and long may it continue,” Wasim Jaffer said on his YouTube channel.
“He’s in excellent form, and all of us would want him to continue like this for a long time. Ishan Kishan is going through a purple patch, whether it’s the World Cup, the IPL, or even after that. He’s batting with tremendous confidence,” he added.
Delving into the details of the game, India was tasked to bat first, and they posted a whopping total of 219/5 in 20 overs. In the second innings, Zimbabwe got bundled out for 129 runs in 17.5 overs, losing the game by 90 runs.
“His leg-side game has always been strong, but I feel that the kind of confidence required at the international level is now clearly visible in Ishan Kishan. The management has also shown faith in him by giving him the No. 3 batting position, which is an excellent spot in the batting order, and he’s making the most of it,” he concluded.
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