New Delhi: India are already leading the two Test match series by 1-0 against the West Indies (WI). Rohit Sharma-led team India currently preparing for the second and final Test match at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Ishan turns 25
Meanwhile, India’s youngster wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan celebrated his 25th birthday on July 18 (Tuesday), but Kishan hit the net to practice for the second Test match, which will start from July 20.
What Rohit wants from B’day boy?
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma, who is know for his wittiness off the field gave hilarious response to the question, when asked about his gift plans to the young batter on the occasion of his birthday. The India and Mumbai India’s captain responded with a humorous twist. Instead of offering a gift, Rohit proposed that Ishan should be the one to present the gift by scoring the century in the second Test match.
“Kya birthday gift chahiye bhai tereko? Sub toh hai bhai. Team ko puchna padega. (What do you want brother? You have everything. Will have to ask the team. We should ask the team about this. It should be the team’s contribution), ” Rohit said. “Birthday gift tu hum logo ko dey bhai 100 run karke (You should give us a birthday gift by scoring 100 runs),” Rohit Said to BCCI T.V.
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Rohit praises Ishan’s wicket-keeping skills
Rohit Sharma is know for supporting the young talent and he very vocal about his Mumbai Indians team mate. Rohit said, Ishan should get more chances to showcase his talent. Ishan, who has ODI double hundred under his name got the full permission by Rohit to express himself at the field.
Rohit also praised Ishan‘s wicket-keeping quality during the first Test match of the series. Specially at the condition where ball is bouncing, turning and some time keeping low. Ishan performed especially well at such difficult condition.
“Ishan is a very talented guy. He has scored double-century in limited-overs cricket. We have to give him more chances to showcase his talent. He likes to bat aggressively. I have had a clear discussion with him and given him full freedom and he needs that,” Rohit said.
“I would like to point out his wicketkeeping. He kept really well considering he was playing his first Test on a pitch where the ball was turning and bouncing, some were keeping low. Unfortunate he scored only one because we had to declare. I am sure when he gets to bat more, he will be ready and raring to go,” he signed off.
