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2nd T20I: Ishan Kishan - I was told to play freely

Debutant opener Ishan Kishan says team management’s backing boosted his confidence during 32-ball 56 against England in second T20I; insists Indian batsmen will approach remainder of the series with similar freedom

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India’s Ishan Kishan celebrates his half-century against England on Sunday. Pic/AFP

India’s Ishan Kishan celebrates his half-century against England on Sunday. Pic/AFP

India’s debutant opener Ishan Kishan credited the team management for his quickfire 32-ball 56 en route India’s win over England in the second T20I to level the five-match series 1-1 on Sunday night. 

“Before the match, I was told to go and open the innings and play freely, the way I play in the Indian Premier League. I was told not to take extra pressure,” Mumbai Indians’ batting star Kishan said after India’s dominant seven-wicket win.

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