Ishan Kishan Takes the Helm: Suryakumar Breaks It Down
Yo, in the fifth T20I against New Zealand, Ishan Kishan slid into the wicketkeeping role, leavin' Sanju Samson lookin' like he might be sippin' drinks at the T20 World Cup 2026. Suryakumar Yadav confirmed Ishan was the plan all along, even with a lil' injury. With Tilak Varma out, Ishan's now the main squeeze for Abhishek Sharma, while Sanju's got a front-row seat to the action.
Quick rundown
- Two-keeper plan locked: Kishan for two games, Samson for three, before a ball was bowled.
- Samson's form slump vs Kishan's 215 runs in four innings shifts the XI balance.
- Tilak Varma's niggle opened the door for Kishan's gloves in the final two matches.
- Suryakumar hints Kishan could open or bat at No. 3, WC plans already on the coach's whiteboard.
- Kishan as Abhishek Sharma's opening partner seems likely; Samson may ride the bench and hydrate the drinks.
