As India gears up for their highly-anticipated T20I series against New Zealand, one player in particular has caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts everywhere: Ishan Kishan.
This young and talented batter who made headlines recently when he hit a double century in the third and final ODI against Bangladesh. This solidified his spot as one of India’s best young players. And ahead of the T20I series, Kishan has opened up about his cricketing hero, none other than the legendary MS Dhoni.
Growing up idolizing the former Indian captain, Kishan has always dreamed of filling Dhoni’s shoes and making a name for himself on the international cricket stage. “MS Dhoni was my idol, and I really wanted to fill his shoes,” he said. “I will make sure to win matches for my team.”
But Kishan’s admiration for Dhoni goes beyond just his on-field performances. The young cricketer also revealed that he has an autograph of Dhoni on one of his bats, a cherished memento from the first time they met. “I was 18 years old when I met MS Dhoni for the first time,” Kishan said. “I took his autograph on my bat.”
With a clear goal in mind and the support of his idol behind him, Ishan Kishan is ready to take on the Kiwis and prove his worth as a top-notch player on the Indian cricket team. He’s backing himself and we can’t wait to see what he brings to the table in the upcoming T20I series.