The thrill of IPL 2025 is in full flow, and the fans are being treated to some thrilling cricket. One of the most talked-about topics this season has been Ishan Kishan’s switch to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), a team that has acquired an explosive piece of property in the hard-hitting left-hander. The wicketkeeper-batsman did not waste any time in displaying his destructive touch, playing a match-winning innings in his previous game.
Among his brilliance on the field, Ishan Kishan also brought a light-hearted moment off the field. While chatting casually, umpire Anil Choudhary jokingly pointed out Kishan’s tendency to excessively appeal and his changing wicket-keeping approach. To this, Kishan quipped in a light-hearted tone, reminding Choudhary and everyone else about Pakistani wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan, leaving Choudhary and others laughing.
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“I feel umpires are becoming wise. If I appeal in every single situation, even though it’s truly out, they will not award it. Therefore, now I only appeal if I’m sure so they accept my decision,” Ishan Kishan elucidated further jokingly, “Warna abhi Rizwan type kuch karunga toh phir aap log ek bhi baar nahi denge.”
Ishan Kishan’s chat with Umpire Anil chaudhary.
UMPIRE: You’ve improved a lot. Now you do the appeal when it’s actually needed.
ISHAN: Now the umpires are very smart, so I’ve to appeal at right time. Don’t have to do like Rizwan 🤣Bro roasted Rizwan in between😂🤣#IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/ziNXNP1jNO
— Ayush (@AyushCricket32) March 26, 2025
Kishan’s entry into SRH, having spent a long time with Mumbai Indians, has already shown the difference. His addition has beefed up a strong batting line-up with the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Nitish Reddy, and Heinrich Klaasen. Kishan smashed a 47-ball unbeaten century on his debut for the franchise, making 106 off 47 deliveries at a whopping strike rate of 225.53.
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Ishan Kishan’s innings helped SRH reach a huge score of 286. With a blistering beginning to their campaign, Sunrisers Hyderabad is all set to be one of the most lethal teams this season. If Kishan continues at this rate, SRH can very well be headed for a runaway in IPL 2025.
