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Ishan Kishan's Fearless Batting Earns High Praise From India's Batting Coach

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has praised Ishan Kishan's confident and fearless performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Kishan is India's leading run-scorer in the tournament, with a majestic 77 against Pakistan being a highlight. Kotak, who has known Kishan since their time in IPL and India A setups, highlighted the batter's positive mindset and ability to score all around the ground. India remains unbeaten at the top of Group A following their convincing win over their arch-rivals.

Key Points: Ishan Kishan's Impact Praised by India Batting Coach Kotak

  • Leading run-scorer for India
  • Fearless and positive mindset
  • Match-winning 77 vs Pakistan
  • Known for hitting all around the ground
  • Difficult batter to restrict
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"He has always performed whenever he plays for India": Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak speaks on Ishan Kishan's impact

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hails Ishan Kishan's confident, positive mindset and match-winning performances in the T20 World Cup.

"He has always performed whenever he has played for India. - Sitanshu Kotak"

Ahmedabad, February 17

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hailed Ishan Kishan's performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup, saying he's always been a confident, talented batter with a fearless, positive mindset and ability to hit all around the ground.

Ishan Kishan is India's leading run scorer in the ongoing T20 World Cup and third overall. He has slammed 158 runs in three innings at an average of 52.66, including two fifties.

His best knock came against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday in Colombo, where he smashed Pakistani bowlers all over the ground, making a majestic 77.

Kotak was speaking to reporters on the eve of India's final group-stage fixture against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

"Ishan, we all know how capable he is. He has always performed whenever he has played for India. And I think once he came back also, whatever I have spoken to him, he has always been a very confident player because I have known him since 2019, he was with the India A team, but before that, in 2016-17, he was in an IPL team where I worked. I think that is his strength, it's his nature. He is not someone who cares too much about things. So, a T20 game needs that. He is very talented because if you see his innings played everywhere in the ground. So, he is someone who is very difficult to restrict. If you don't get him out, he is in a positive mindset since he came," Kotak said.

Ishan's dream run in T20S continued as he breezed through the Pakistan spin ploy, slamming his second successive T20 WC fifty and guiding a clinical India to a 61-run win at Colombo on Sunday.

India remains at the top with three wins in three matches in Group A, while Pakistan has dropped to third with two wins and a loss, and the USA currently ranks second with two wins and two losses. India's record against Pakistan in the T20 WC is 8 wins and a loss.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, it's fantastic to see a young player back up the coach's faith. His strike rate and intent are changing games. The future looks bright.
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Vikram M
Absolutely true. He has that X-factor. But respectfully, we need to see this consistency over a longer period, not just in one tournament. Hope he becomes a permanent fixture.
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Priya S
His 77 against Pak was the stuff of dreams! Taking on their spinners like that... what a player! Jai Hind! 🎉
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Rohit P
Good to see the coach backing him publicly. Sometimes young players need that confidence from the management. He's repaying that faith with runs. Onwards and upwards!
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Michael C
The stats speak for themselves - leading run scorer. He's making a strong case to be first-choice wicketkeeper-batter. Exciting times for Indian cricket.

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