Ishan Kishan is one of Indian’s brightest young wicket-keeper batsmen presently playing in the Indian Premier League for the Mumbai Indians. The Patna-born cricketer who plays for Jharkhand in domestic cricket has become a revelation since testing first-class cricket in 2014. Not much has he presently won in terms of awards and accolades but he has made a name for himself as the youngest cricketer to score an ODI double century and the first to convert a maiden ODI century to a double century. He also won the player of the match award on his Twenty20 International (T20i) debut against fierce rivals England on 14 March 2021.
Who is Ishan Kishan?
Ishan Kishan was born on 18 July 1998 in Patna, Bihar, India to Pranav Kumar Pandey and Suchitra Singh. He has an older brother, Raj Kishan who is a doctor. Kishan’s father was into construction, as he worked as a builder.
The Kishan brothers grew up together in Patna where they both had interest and played cricket growing up. For some family reasons, the older sibling had to do away with cricket and focus on a different field.
Kishan plays for Jharkhand in domestic cricket since he there were registration issues between Bihar Cricket Association and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His performances since making his debut in 2014 has been spectacular.
During the 2016 IPL auction, Kishan was purchased by the Gujarat Lions who competed in the Indian Premier League. After two seasons, his services were acquired by the Mumbai Indians where he has been playing till date.
Ahead of the 2022 IPL auction, the Mumbai Indians paid ₹15.25 crore (US$2 million) to reacquire Kishan’s services. That figure was just below Yuvraj Singh’s value, becoming the second-most expensive Indian player.
Kishan’s performances for Jharkhand and the Mumbai Indians earned him a spot on the Indian national team squad for the Twenty20 International game against England. He made his T20i debut on 14 March 2021, winning the player of the match award.
On his 23rd birthday, Kishan made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Sri Lanka. A year later in December 2022, he became the “youngest cricketer to score an ODI double century and the first to convert a maiden ODI century to a double century.”
Did Ishan Kishan win ICC Awards?
Ishan Kishan is yet to win any ICC Awards. The 25-year old Indian wicket-keeper batter is having a good career thus far and if he ups his game over the next couple of years, he could be moving towards winning some ICC Awards.
Did Ishan Kishan win Arjuna Award?
No, Ishan Kishan has not won the Arjuna Award. This award scheme is similar to the Dronacharya award which is given to sportsmen for Outstanding Performance in Games and Sports.
Did Ishan Kishan win a Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
Ishan Kishan has not won the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in his young career. Several top sportsmen have received this award which is the highest sporting honor of India. It is held annually by the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry to acknowledge the very best athletes.
Did Ishan Kishan win Dronacharya Award?
No, Ishan Kishan has not won the Dronacharya Award and he may never win that award, as it is purposely an award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games.
Did Ishan Kishan win a ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year?
Ishan Kishan has so far not won the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award. It is worth noting that the Indian cricketer has a good CV in ODIs, including becoming the youngest cricketer to score an ODI double century and the first to convert a maiden ODI century to a double century. Should he continue on this path, he may win that award in few years to come.
Did Ishan Kishan win Wisden Cricketers of the Year?
No, Ishan Kishan has not won Wisden Cricketers of the Year award in his career thus far.
Did Ishan Kishan win Dhyan Chand Award?
The Indian government confers on its best sportsmen the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games, Ishan Kishan has yet to achieve any such success as a cricketer and has to wait and see if he makes the cut after his retirement.
Did Ishan Kishan win Bharat Ratna?
Ishan Kishan has not been awarded the Bharat Ratna by the Indian government just yet in his career. The young and talented wicket-keeper batsman has many more years in the game to prove himself worthy of the highest civilian award in India.
Did Ishan Kishan win Compton–Miller Medal?
No, Ishan Kishan has not won Compton-Miller Medal.
Did Ishan Kishan win Allan Border Medal?
Ishan Kishan has so far not won the Allan Border-Medal.
Did Ishan Kishan win Anthony de Mello Trophy?
No, Ishan Kishan has not won Anthony de Mello Trophy.
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