When Ishan Kishan, who reached Patna after winning the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad, was asked a question on Kirti Azad’s statement, he gave a very precise and accurate answer. This answer of Ishan Kishan is much discussed and is going viral.
Ishan Kishan on Kirti Azad Statement: After winning the T20 World Cup, Team India’s wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan reached Patna on Tuesday. He was given a warm welcome upon reaching his home state. Fans welcomed him warmly at the airport and in the city. During this conversation with the media, he was asked many questions, one of which was related to the statement of former cricketer and politician Kirti Azad. Ishan Kishan answered this question in a very simple manner, which is much discussed.
What did Ishaan Kishan say on Kirti Azad’s statement?
During a conversation with the media, a journalist asked Ishan Kishan how he viewed Kirti Azad’s comment on the decision of taking the World Cup trophy to the temple. On this, Ishaan Kishan was seen avoiding getting into this controversy. He replied in a very calm and composed manner and turned the focus of the conversation towards the victory of Team India. Ishan Kishan said, “I have just come after winning such a wonderful World Cup, you ask good questions. What should I say on what Kirti Azad said? You ask how I feel, how much fun I had.”
Controversy started over taking trophy to the temple
The controversy started when India captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC chairman Jay Shah visited a Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad with the trophy after the World Cup win. Actually, after winning the final on Sunday, Team India had walked to the Hanuman temple near the stadium and had darshan. The video of the players reaching the temple quickly went viral on social media.
Kirti Azad had raised questions
Questioning this move of Team India, TMC MP and former cricketer Kirti Azad had reacted on social media. He had said that the victory of the World Cup is the victory of the entire country. This is the pride of 140 crore Indians, irrespective of their religion. If you are taking the trophy to the temple, it should also be taken to the church, mosque and gurudwara. He said that sports represents the entire country. Kirti Azad had also raised questions on Jai Shah and Suryakumar Yadav in this matter and expressed her displeasure over this step.
Ishan Kishan’s brilliant performance in T20 World Cup
Ishan Kishan performed brilliantly for India in the T20 World Cup. While opening, he gave the team a fast start many times and played important innings even in difficult situations. In the tournament, he scored 317 runs in 9 matches at an average of 35.22. During this period his strike rate was 193.29. Ishan Kishan scored 3 half-centuries in the tournament.
Played a memorable inning against Pakistan
One of his most memorable innings in the tournament came against Pakistan. Ishan Kishan played a brilliant inning of 77 runs in the match played in Colombo. With the help of his innings, India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs. At the same time, in the final match also, Ishan Kishan batted brilliantly and scored 54 runs in just 25 balls. His fast innings helped India score big.