Name Hindi: इशान किशन / Gender Man
Ishan Kishan: A Rising Star in Cricket
Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan, known as Ishan Kishan is a highly regarded cricket player from India. He was born on 18 July 1998 in Patna, Bihar, India. He became notable when he led the Indian team to the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2016 and his remarkable performances have kept eyes on him since then.
Early Life and Education
Kishan’s love for cricket began at a very young age and he pursued this passion relentlessly amid various life difficulties. Born into a middle-class family with no background in sports, his parents provided unwavering support for his aspirations. Concerning his education, Kishan attended Delhi Public School where he successfully balanced both academics and sport.
Career Progression
- U-19 Cricket: Ishan’s journey into competitive cricket started effectively with the U-16 school cricket tournaments, which guided him to play for Bihar’s U-16 side when he was merely 11 years old. His biggest spotlight came in 2016 when he captained the Under-19 World cup squad and recorded sterling performances.
- Ranji Trophy: Concurrently playing for Jharkhand’s senior Ranji Team, Ishan heightened his reputation particularly due to high scoring rate including an impressive inning against Delhi where he scored 273 runs just off 336 balls!
- Premium Tournaments – IPL & International Debut: His consistent form attracted Mumbai Indians (MI) franchisee of Indian Premier League (IPL) later in the ninth season of IPL auction. He made it to IPL when he was purchased for a whopping INR 35 million by the Gujrat Lions. As of now, Ishan is a regular member and one of the key performers at Mumbai Indians. His performances in domestic cricket grabbed attention of selectors which led him to make his international debut on 14 March 2021 against England, where he scored a smashing half-century.
Personal Life and Controversies
Ishan maintains a low-profile away from cricket; little is known about his personal life except that he is rather focused on building a successful career in cricket. Few controversies have been around involving him particularly during his early days; once when there was an argument with car parking which became violent but it did not become any legal trouble.
Awards & Achievements
- Man of the Match in his T20I debut match -2016 U-19 World Cup: He captained India’s squad and made strong showings throughout the tournament, ultimately bringing his team to the final.
- Led Jharkhand into its first ever semi-finals in the Ranji Trophy -IPL Emerging Player in Tournament Award Nominee
In conclusion,, despite being quite young, Ishan Kishan has already showcased immense potential and talent, raising expectations for his future in Indian cricketing circles.Undeniably still at fledgling stage, his ability and hard work promise a prosperous sporting journey ahead.
