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IND vs AFG: Centurion Ishan Kishan very happy on his return to ODI format, said- feeling proud to wear the jersey again

By Samira Vishwas

Ishan Kishan Statement: India defeated Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI played on Wednesday. Ishan Kishan made an important contribution with the bat in this victory of the team. Ishaan expressed happiness over his successful comeback in the ODI format. He said that he is feeling very proud to return to ODI cricket again in the jersey of Team India.

Played a century inning of 125 runs in 79 balls.

Ishaan played a explosive inning of 125 runs facing only 79 balls. In this innings, Ishaan hit 14 fours and 7 skyscraper sixes. Ishaan, along with captain Shubhman Gill, made a wonderful partnership of 224 runs in 140 balls for the second wicket. Due to the century innings of Ishaan and Gill, the Indian team scored 402 runs on the scoreboard.

I feel proud- Ishan Kishan

Talking about his return to the ODI team, Ishan said that representing India again means more than any achievement. He has been banned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on social media platform ‘X’ In the video shared, he said, ‘I am feeling very proud right now because I am wearing this jersey after a long time. I am even more happy that I am a part of this team, where there is a mix of experienced and young players. I am just hoping to help India win more matches.” Ishan played his last ODI match in the year 2023 before the ODI series being played against Afghanistan.

Ishan Kishan said that he wants to focus more on how he can contribute to the team’s victory than his record. He said, “I think for us as athletes it never ends. We just keep playing. That’s why I just want to help every player on my team. My wish is that every time I enter the field wearing this jersey, I can perform well.”

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Batting first in the second ODI, India scored 402 runs. Apart from Ishaan’s strong inning of 125 runs, captain Shubman Gill also batted brilliantly and played a strong inning of 154 runs in 110 balls. After this, while chasing the huge target of 403 runs, the entire Afghanistan team collapsed after scoring 232 runs.

With IANS inputs

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