Ishan Kishan’s hilarious response has the media in stitches, During the third ODI post-match press conference. – ‘Ab 200 kiya hai to kya pata’. Ishan Kishan scored a double ton in just 126 balls, the quickest in One Day Internationals ever.
After making a strong message to the selectors with an electric double century. In the third One Day International against Bangladesh at Chattogram on Saturday, December 10. Ishan Kishan turned entertainer in the post-match chat, which had everyone in attendance in splits.
The teenager delivered a humorous response while addressing a reporter’s query. On whether his record-breaking double ton automatically earns him a spot in the Indian ODI team for the remaining matches.
“I don’t know, I don’t think these things. All I can do is perform when I get a chance. I don’t want to talk. I want to let my bat do the talking. Whether there is a place for me or not. Kishan ended his answer on a cheeky note, suggesting since he has hit a double hundred, maybe he has solidified his position in the process,”
Ishan Kishan said.
“Ab 200 kiya hai to kya pata.. (Now I’ve scored a double century so who knows…),”
the southpaw said.
Ishan Kishan’s maiden ODI double century breaks a slew of records.
India’s starting XI has Ishan as the opener in place of skipper Rohit Sharma, who is sidelined with a thumb injury. He began experimenting with Bangladesh’s bowling attack after a cautious start. He seemed to be in a gloomy mood on this particular day. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer were forced to watch from the non-end as Virat Kohli took second place, scoring 113 runs off 91 deliveries.
The 24 year old scored his first ODI double century, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Rohit Sharma as Indian players to accomplish this feat. The fastest double century in One Day Internationals history was achieved by him in just 126 balls.
After a 131 ball 210, Kishan’s tenure at the crease came to an end as India achieved a staggering total of 409/8. When Bangladesh responded, they were skittled for 182 in the 34th over, and it turned out to be far beyond their grasp. The Men in Blue won by a commanding score of 227 runs.
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