New Delhi: The Indian cricket team for the T20 World Cup 2026 was announced in Mumbai on Saturday. This time there were many discussions going on regarding the selection process, because it was expected that only those players who have been involved in the recent T20 series would be in the team. However, the selectors surprised everyone by including Ishan Kishan’s name in the team, even though he was out of the team for almost two years. It is interesting to see how he suddenly got a place in the World Cup team.

Unique performance in domestic cricket

The main reason for Ishan Kishan’s comeback is his excellent performance in recent domestic cricket. Ishaan spread the magic of his game in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), due to which the Jharkhand team won the title for the first time. He impressed everyone by scoring the highest number of 517 runs in this tournament and set a new record by hitting 33 sixes. His strike rate was 197.32, which attracted the attention of the selectors.

‘Given mental strength from Bhagavad Gita’

Ishaan’s comeback story is not limited to his cricket statistics only. His father, Pranay Kumar Pandey, said that Ishaan drew mental strength from the Bhagavad Gita during difficult times. He now carries a pocket bat in his kit bag along with the bat and gloves. Due to mental change, Ishaan no longer plays big shots unnecessarily; They play according to the situation, rotate the strike according to the strategy, and bat responsibly.

Comeback after two years of hardship

The last two years have been challenging for Ishan Kishan. An injury during county cricket and a subsequent bike accident put an end to his comeback plans. He was going to get a chance to make a comeback in the Test series against England, but he was ruled out due to injury. During this difficult period, he struggled a lot mentally, but he never made his grief public.

Important information about T-20 career

Ishan Kishan has so far participated in 32 T20 International matches, in which he has scored 796 runs and his highest score is 89. His strike rate is more than 124. He played his last T20 match against Australia on 28 November 2023, in which he was not very successful. However, his stellar performance in the recent SMAT proved that he is all set to make it into the team again. This return of Ishan Kishan has brought a new light of hope for the cricket fans and the team. His experience, aggressive play and mental strength can benefit the Indian team in the World Cup.