Former England spinner Graeme Swann lauded India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan for his adaptability and commitment to the team after his brilliant century in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow on Wednesday.
Speaking on JioStar, Swann highlighted Kishan’s dedication to the game. “He is the sort of player who will do whatever job you ask of him without any complaints,” he said. “The fact that he has come back into the team and looks like he has never been away is remarkable.”
Batting at No. 4, Kishan produced a stunning knock of 125 off just 79 balls. The left-handed batter smashed 14 fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 158.22. In the process, he crossed the 1,000-run mark in ODIs. He also shared a massive 224-run partnership with captain Shubman Gill (154).
Swann was also impressed with the way Kishan built his innings. “He came to the crease and was circumspect for his first fifty, but then took just 19 deliveries to go from 50 to 100, which is ridiculous. It wasn’t crazy hitting or slogging either. He was simply being sensible, picking his spots on the leg side, forcing the bowlers to change their lines, and then playing those gorgeous lofted extra-cover drives,” Swann added.
Kishan will next be seen in action in the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai on June 20.
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