Why Ishan Kishan delayed elevating his bat after scoring 50 on debut

Ishan Kishan obtained to his half-century on T20I debut for India with a cracking six off Adil Rashid within the 2nd T20I vs England on Sunday, however he raised his bat to acknowledge the cheers after a momentary delay. Speaking after the match, Kishan stated he realized he had crossed 50 solely after Virat Kohli, who was on the non-striker’s finish, informed him.
“To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I had reached my fifty. When Virat bhai told me ‘Top innings’, that’s when I realised. But after a fifty, I usually don’t raise my bat. Virat bhai ki peeche se awaaz aati hai ‘Oye, chaaro taraf ghoom ke bat dikha. Sab ko bat dikha, pehla match hai tera’ (But Virat bhai shouted from behind, ‘Raise your bat to all four corners of the ground. Show it to everyone, it is your first match).’ Only then I raised my bat because I felt it was an order,” Kishan stated whereas chatting with Yuzvendra Chahal on the spinner’s discuss present on bcci.television.

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Kishan and Kohli added 94 runs within the 9 overs they have been collectively, setting off India’s chase after the early wicket of KL Rahul. Both batsmen began by rotating the strike within the partnership, earlier than Kishan set off first, reaching his half-century amidst a storm of boundaries, attending to the mark off 28 balls.
Kohli, who ended with an unbeaten 73 from 49 balls, remained on the crease after Kishan departed, beginning to assault solely after the autumn of Rishabh Pant, with the required run charge having come down under 6.
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Kishan stated batting with Kohli on the different finish was a brand new expertise altogether.

Plenty of onerous work, perception and backing behind the scenes culminating into this second. Thank you everybody in your assist. There is not any larger pleasure than taking part in for India. 🇮🇳😍🙌 pic.twitter.com/OstCuyuO3e
— Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan51) March 14, 2021
“I was struggling to match his level initially. His energy after hitting a boundary or taking a double is something I had never experienced. But I understood the body language I need to succeed at this level. So I learnt all these little things (while batting with Virat Kohli),” the teenager stated.