India batter Ishan Kishan recently found himself laughing all over again as an old dressing-room clip featuring Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill resurfaced online, reminding fans why cricket’s lighter moments often live forever. The viral video, originally from India’s 2023 ODI series against Sri Lanka, made a comeback during Kishan’s appearance on the popular YouTube show 2 Sloggers, and it didn’t take long for the humour to strike a chord once more.
In the clip, Kishan cheekily questioned his own omission from the playing XI despite scoring a historic double century against Bangladesh in December 2022. When Rohit asked why he was benched for three matches after such a monumental knock, Kishan replied with a straight face, “Bhaiya, yeh toh aap bataoge, captain toh aap the na,” leaving both Rohit and Gill in splits.
The candid exchange became an instant fan favourite, offering a rare peek into the relaxed, banter-filled environment of the Indian dressing room. Fast forward to 2026, and Ishan Kishan added a fresh layer of self-deprecating humour to the moment. Rewatching the clip, he joked that it wasn’t just three matches he missed, but nearly two years before he made a sustained return to the Indian T20I setup.
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The comment resonated with fans who have closely followed his roller-coaster journey in international cricket, from meteoric rise to a prolonged spell on the sidelines. Importantly, the laughter comes at a time when Kishan’s bat is doing the talking again.
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The left-hander ended the recent New Zealand T20I series on a high with a sensational maiden T20I century, hammering 103 off just 43 balls in the fifth T20I in Thiruvananthapuram. It capped off a strong comeback series after a quiet start, where he managed only 8 off 5 balls in the opener.
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Kishan bounced back emphatically with a blistering 76 off 32 deliveries in the second T20I, setting up a steep chase of 209 and underlining his impact at the top of the order. By the end of the series, he had amassed 215 runs in four innings at an average of 53.75 and a strike rate of 231.18 — numbers that strengthen his case ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
With India exploring their opening combinations, Kishan’s timely return to form has put him firmly in contention. An aggressive partnership with Abhishek Sharma is now a realistic option, especially with Sanju Samson enduring a lean patch.
