Ishan Kishan Injury Update: Batting Coach Hints at Return for Final T20 vs NZ
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News18•30-01-2026, 22:48
Ishan Kishan Injury Update: Batting Coach Hints at Return for Final T20 vs NZ
- •Ishan Kishan missed the fourth T20 against New Zealand due to a muscle strain, as confirmed by captain Suryakumar Yadav.
- •Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed optimism about Kishan's return for the fifth and final T20 match in Thiruvananthapuram.
- •Kotak highlighted Kishan's strong performance whenever given an opportunity, especially as a powerplay batsman.
- •The final decision on Kishan's participation rests with the team physio, but Kotak believes there's a good chance he will play.
- •India has a strong record in Thiruvananthapuram, winning three out of four T20 matches played there, including one against New Zealand.
Why It Matters: Ishan Kishan's batting coach hints at his likely return for the final T20 against New Zealand after a muscle strain.
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