Ishan Kishan comeback | @tiwaritanay - Raj Shamani #shorts
The video discusses Ishan Kishan's comeback to cricket after a two-year absence, during which he reportedly suffered from depression and sought a mental health break. His request was not well-received by team management, leading to him losing his central contract and being asked to play domestic cricket. His match-winning century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final ultimately forced selectors to pick him again.
Summary
The video covers Ishan Kishan's difficult two-year period away from the Indian cricket team. During this time, Kishan was reportedly part of the 2023 World Cup squad but only as a backup player, which became increasingly frustrating for him as he continued to train daily without getting opportunities to play.
Kishan reportedly requested a mental health break, but this decision was not welcomed by the team management at the time. As a consequence, he was asked to sit out, and subsequently lost his central contract with the BCCI. He was then directed to return to domestic cricket to prove his form.
He initially missed some domestic matches but eventually returned to play domestic cricket. His redemption arc began through consistent domestic performances, culminating in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Just two days before the national team selection was announced, Kishan played the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final and scored a century, helping Jharkhand win the tournament. This performance was so dominant and timely that selectors had no choice but to include him in the national squad, effectively forcing open the door to his international comeback.
Key Insights
- Ishan Kishan reportedly admitted to being depressed during his time away from the Indian team, having been kept as a backup in the 2023 World Cup squad without getting to play.
- Kishan asked for a mental health break, but the team management at the time reacted negatively to this request, effectively sidelining him further rather than supporting him.
- As a consequence of seeking a mental health break, Kishan was stripped of his BCCI central contract — a significant financial and professional setback.
- The speaker identifies the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as the tipping point in Kishan's comeback, noting that the team selection was imminent when the tournament's final was played.
- Kishan scored a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final just two days before national team selection, winning the trophy for Jharkhand — a performance so commanding that selectors had no credible reason to exclude him.
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[0:00] 2 साल के लिए बाहर था। एंड ही हैज़ सेड समवेयर कि आ ही आई वास डिप्रेस्ड। व्हाट हपेंड वाज़ वो जो 2023 की इंडियन टीम थी वर्ल्ड कप वाली उसमें भी था वो बैकअप्स में था। एंड इट कैन गेट फ्रस्ट्रेटिंग यार आप जा रहे हो रोज नेट्स कर रहे हो। आई थिंक ही आस्क फॉर अ मेंटल हेल्प ब्रेक। और उस समय जो टीम मैनेजमेंट था उनको ये बात पसंद नहीं आई। दे वर लाइक ओके यू सट आउट फॉर अ बिट। वो बाहर बैठा फिर उसको सेंट्रल कॉन्ट्रैक्ट भी नहीं दिया। एंड देन ही वास् आस्क टू प्ले डोमेस्टिक क्रिकेट। आई थिंक उसने कुछ डोमेस्टिक क्रिकेट के मैचेस मिस किए। फिर उसके बाद वो आया डोमेस्टिक…
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