Ishan Kishan’s knock of 173 might get him selected for England T20I series

Mumbai Indians player Ishan Kishan on Saturday smashed 173 runs in 94 balls as Jharkhand posted the highest-ever total  of 422 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy history. However, the question remains that will this spectacular performance be enough for selectors to consider him for the upcoming T20 series against England.

Kishan had a spectacular IPL 2020 season that saw him score 516 runs. According to Times Now, Kishan’s 516 is the most runs made by an uncapped players in the history of the cash-reach league. 

Despite such a performance, Kishan was snubbed for the Australia T20 series with Sanju Samson getting selected ahead of him. 

Kishan, who leads Jharkhand in domestic cricket, has 2372 T20 runs at a strike rate of 133.48.

The 22-year-old made 33 off 20 deliveries in Mumbai’s IPL final against Delhi Capitals. Following his knock, former player Yuvraj Singh tweeted, “Congratulations @mipaltan by far the best team in the #ipl @ImRo45 captains knock in the final ! Heart goes out for @DelhiCapitals had an outstanding tournament! @ishankishan51 special very special player in the making. #IPL2020.”

Having hit 11 sixes and 19 boundaries during Saturday’s innings, it is now up to the selectors to such a dynamic knock makes him eligible for selection.