Created chaos with 197 strike rate! Jharkhand became champion under the captaincy of Ishan Kishan, now entry in Team India confirmed?

Returning to the world of cricket is always difficult, especially when you have been a key player in the team and are suddenly out. Same thing happened with Indian batsman Ishan Kishan. At the end of 2023, he took a break due to personal reasons, then the central contract went away. At one time he was the first choice after Rishabh Pant in white-ball cricket, but everything changed.

long silence and home ground

Ishaan became silent after the break. No statement, no excuse. Kept playing only domestic cricket. He kept scoring runs in Ranji, Vijay Hazare and other tournaments, but remained away from the attention of Team India. People started thinking that his international career was over. The selectors had moved towards new players. During this time Ishaan strengthened himself. Along with technology, he was also mentally prepared.

Syed Mushtaq Ali makes a comeback with a bang

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in December 2025 changed everything. Ishaan captained Jharkhand and led the team to its first title. Scored the most runs, strike rate was above 197. Batted aggressively in every match. It was not just the runs, but his answer to those who had forgotten him. Took courageous decisions as captain, gave players freedom to play freely.

example of mental strength

This comeback of Ishaan is special because he did not give up. Don’t be afraid of failure, but face it. Consistently played well in domestic cricket. His coaches and teammates say that now he is more mature than before. The difficulties of life taught him how to stand under pressure. Amidst the discussions about IPL, he chose domestic cricket and proved that he is still ready.

Hope for a place in Team India

Now the question is whether Team India will give him a permanent place? There is a need for a wicketkeeper-batsman in white ball cricket. The selectors must be thinking after seeing Ishaan’s form. His aggressive batting and captaincy experience can benefit the team.

This comeback is not just an individual but a message to the entire system that talent should get a chance. Ishaan’s story teaches that if you continue working hard even in silence, one day the bat will definitely speak.