Ishan Kishan smashes maiden T20I hundred (Source: @ICThardPics/x.com)
Have you seen the smouldering ground fire, which spreads silently, but when it erupts, the world sees its impact? Cricket has always celebrated players who dominate the big stage with explosive knocks, but some talents smoulder quietly, growing unseen until they erupt like a roaring volcano.
The past few years have been tough for Ishan Kishan, as continuous snubs, near exits, and endless wait troubled him hard. Yet, these setbacks became the fuel for his powerful comeback. He rebuilt himself from scratch, emerging stronger and fiercer than ever.
After securing his place in the squad after a long time, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter had the chance to showcase his talent, and he didn’t let the chance slip from his hands. And the final outcome?
The Thiruvananthapuram crowd watched history unfold as Ishan smashed his maiden T20I century. Written off by many and questioned by more, he proved once again that class always has the final say.
Amid snubs and doubts, Ishan Kishan chooses silence
In the dead of winter, when the cold turns ruthless and batters the trees, only a few endure until the thaw; survival itself becomes a victory. Cricket, too, is full of such stories, where raw talent faces relentless storms and rises again. Indian cricket has its own example, Ishan Kishan.
The Jharkhand prodigy stormed into his dream, making his debut in India colors. Everything went like a fairytale until life came back with some unbeatable bouncers. Citing mental fatigue, he stepped away from the game, unaware of how deeply that decision would shape what followed.
From that, the real struggle began. Once seen as India’s spark of fortune, he was dropped from the central contract list, and controversies soon followed. Some controversies struck in, and the world pointed fingers at him, raising concerns over his international future.
When the world grew louder, the wicketkeeper-batter chose silence. He grinded hard, started from scratch. Team India’s door was far away from him, but the game of cricket was not. Like every young prodigy, he fought his battle alone, and the payoff? It arrived bigger, louder, and beyond even his wildest imagination.
Noise grows louder until Ishan Kishan answers with domestic carnage
If practice makes a man perfect, criticism makes him stronger, and nothing proves it more than Ishan’s story. Starting a new innings in IPL with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ishan turned heads with a stunning hundred in the first match. Yet, after the fiery start, setbacks returned as his form dipped in the games that followed.
The cricket world is quick to celebrate bravery, and even quicker to criticize it harshly. After Ishan struggled in the cash-rich league, the noise went higher on his future. But the young batter proved that the setbacks are the real blueprint of a stronger comeback.
When he returned in the domestic format in the 2025-26 season, the world saw the fiercest version of him. Starting with red-ball dominance, he channeled his dominance in every format. And it wasn’t just batter Ishan, captain Ishan rose too, leading Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.
As the saying goes, true passion never fades. Ishan seized every chance, made the most of each opportunity, trusted his game, and cricket rewarded him. He was named in the T20I series against New Zealand, making a much-awaited comeback.
One step at a time, Ishan crafts the perfect stage for his maiden T20I ton
Despite outstanding performances in the domestic circuit, when Ishan Kishan was waiting endlessly on the sidelines, the world came together to raise a voice for him. As everything in life comes with perfect timing, the rule worked the same for Ishan. The five-match T20I series became his window for a comeback, and Ishan seized it.
With a five-ball eight, the start might have been shaky, but he created wonder in the next games. In the second match, when India was struggling, the batter stepped in and played an explosive knock of 76 runs in just 32 deliveries. Just when fans thought they had seen it all, an even bigger surprise was still waiting around the corner.
When he was far away from the Indian side, he might have dreamt of just a chance, and the game gave him the chance of scoring his maiden T20I hundred. Facing the Kiwis in the last match, Ishan Kishan looked a bit different than usual. The fire was there, but the hunger was more than ever.
Coming to bat as a number three batter, he smashed a fifty in 28 balls, and then he just looked untouchable. He smashed the ball in every part of the ground, and the Kiwi bowlers left scratching their heads. Off just 42 deliveries, the wicketkeeper-batter brought up his maiden T20I century, leaving fans in absolute awe.
Centuries and heartbreaks are part of the game, but this ton stands apart from all. It wasn’t just a T20I hundred, it was a statement of unshakable self-belief, a calm yet powerful reply to the countless critics who questioned Ishan’s cricketing future.
T20 World Cup 2026 is waving, go big, Ishan
Ishan Kishan may have asked for a second chance to prove himself, but the game returned its true soldier something double. As the T20 World Cup 2026 is commencing within less than a week, Ishan Kishan has been called up to the Indian squad. Unlike a gift, this selection wasn’t given; it was earned through sheer hard work and determination.
Two years ago, during the T20 World Cup 2024, Ishan Kishan could hardly have imagined representing India in the very next edition, but life has unfolded beautifully. The big chance may look glorious, but it comes with a huge hidden responsibility.
Riding high on an exceptional knock, Ishan is loaded with that firepower that India needs on the big stage. Bigger stage, higher pressure, and clutch moments await, but the wicketkeeper-batter is ready for every challenge. As he trusts himself, the entire nation places its faith in his abilities.
Failures struck his road for a long time, and now it's time to shine. Fans have seen his power-hitting for a long but when he steps into the T20 World Cup stage, wearing the iconic blue jersey, the stadium will echo his name even louder.
The game may have made him wait, but now Ishan Kishan has the stage to showcase his talent once again. As the star batter is standing just some inches away from his biggest dream, the entire country has been united and cheering loudly, “Chase your dreams hard, Ishan, the nation has your back”.
