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“You can get Kishan as a reserve keeper who can bat in the middle order as well as be a backup opener for you”, Saba Karim on Ishan Kishan.

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Ishan Kishan showcased his excellent form during the first ODI of the West Indies tour, where he played a remarkable innings, scoring 52 runs in just 46 balls. His innings included an impressive six and seven boundaries, highlighting his ability to find the gaps and score quick runs. In the match, Ishan Kishan opened the innings alongside Shubman Gill, while Indian skipper Rohit Sharma played lower down the order.

Former Indian cricketer, Saba Karim, was highly impressed with Ishan’s performance and expressed his belief that Ishan could serve as a reserve wicketkeeper for the Indian squad during the 2023 ODI World Cup. However, with the presence of KL Rahul, who is expected to be India’s regular keeper in the World Cup, Ishan Kishan’s role might be that of a backup option in Rishabh Pant’s absence.

Saba Karim on JioCinema said “You can get Kishan as a reserve keeper who can bat in the middle order as well as be a backup opener for you. So, you do not have to pick another backup opener in your team. Because it becomes so challenging to pick 15 players, it comes in very handy. As he has spent more time in the middle, his confidence as a batter and keeper has increased.”

After a scintillating display of batting prowess in the second Test against the West Indies, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has shown great confidence in Ishan Kishan’s abilities. With Rishabh Pant sidelined from action until at least the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to injury, the Indian team is eyeing Ishan Kishan as a potential replacement for the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman

He added “You can get Kishan as a reserve keeper who can bat in the middle order as well as be a backup opener for you. So, you do not have to pick another backup opener in your team. Because it becomes so challenging to pick 15 players, it comes in very handy. As he has spent more time in the middle, his confidence as a batter and keeper has increased.”