Why did Ishan Kishan not give autograph? (Photo- PTI)
Ishan Kishan Viral Video: Indian cricket’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan is in the headlines these days. Recently, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025, he led Jharkhand to the title for the first time under his captaincy. On the basis of this brilliant performance, Ishaan has got a place in the Indian T20 team after almost two years, where he has been selected for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, a video of Ishaan is going viral on social media. In which he did not give autographs to the young players.
Why did Ishan Kishan not give autograph?
In the video of Ishaan which is going viral on social media, he is seen meeting young players in a cricket academy. During this time, children ask for his autograph, but Ishaan was seen motivating them. Ishan Kishan said, ‘Autograph is fine, now you guys concentrate on practice, what will happen if I sign now, the bat will also be changed tomorrow, now you guys just work hard and practice well, score runs, take wickets and catch catches. One day you all have to give autographs. Fans are liking this motivational video of his.
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Return to Team India from domestic cricket
Ishan Kishan was out of Team India since the year 2023. But he made a comeback in domestic cricket and after performing brilliantly, he has now made a place in Team India also. Ishaan’s bat was seen breathing fire in SMAT. He scored 517 runs in 10 innings, which included two centuries and two half-centuries. His strike rate was 197.32 and he also hit 33 sixes and 51 fours. He also scored a century in the final of the tournament.
This excellent form caught the attention of the selectors of Team India and Ishaan was included in the 15-member Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2026. Ishaan has been selected as the second wicketkeeper in this team captained by Suryakumar Yadav. Ishaan is very happy to return to Team India after almost two years. He will also be seen playing in the T20 series against New Zealand before the T20 World Cup 2026.