Yuvraj Singh Wishes Ishan Kishan a Happy 26th Birthday
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh extended his wishes to India batter Ishan Kishan on his 26th birthday. The 2011 World Cup winner took to Instagram to wish Kishan a happy birthday and stated that he is looking forward to seeing the southpaw return to the field soon.
“Happy Birthday. Enjoy your special day buddy. Looking forward to seeing you back in action soon,” Yuvraj wrote on Instagram.
Kishan visited Shree Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi, to take blessings on his 26th birthday. He shared glimpses of his visit as he offered prayers and took blessings from Sai Baba.
It has been a turbulent year for Kishan in terms of his on-field career. Earlier this year, along with Shreyas Iyer, Kishan was excluded from the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) central contracts. Kishan skipped Ranji Trophy matches despite not featuring for the national team. He was a part of the Indian squad for the South Africa Test series squad last year but pulled out due to ‘personal reasons’.
He last played a T20I for India in November last year, sitting out Ranji matches featuring Jharkhand. After being snubbed from the contract list, Kishan made his return to competitive cricket while playing for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the 18th DY Patil T20 Cup 2024 against Route Mobile Limited. He went on to feature for the five-time champion Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. In 14 matches, the southpaw batter racked up 320 runs at an average of 22.86, scoring at a strike rate of 148.84.
Still in the early stages of his career, Kishan has a number of accolades to his name. The southpaw holds the record for the fastest ODI double century. He has also played a couple of memorable knocks for India in white-ball cricket.
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Yuvraj Singh -: Yuvraj Singh is a famous former Indian cricketer known for his powerful batting and all-rounder skills. He played a key role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 Cricket World Cup victories.
Ishan Kishan -: Ishan Kishan is a young Indian cricketer who plays as a wicketkeeper-batsman. He is known for his aggressive batting style and has played for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Instagram -: Instagram is a social media platform where people can share photos and videos. It’s popular among celebrities and athletes to connect with their fans.
Shree Samadhi Mandir -: Shree Samadhi Mandir is a famous temple in Shirdi, Maharashtra, dedicated to Sai Baba, a revered spiritual leader. Many people visit this temple to seek blessings.
BCCI -: BCCI stands for the Board of Control for Cricket in India. It is the governing body for cricket in India and is responsible for organizing matches and selecting players for the national team.
Mumbai Indians -: Mumbai Indians is a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a popular cricket tournament in India. The team is based in Mumbai and has won the IPL championship several times.
IPL -: IPL stands for Indian Premier League, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. It features teams from different cities and is known for its exciting matches and star players.
ODI -: ODI stands for One Day International, a format of cricket where each team plays 50 overs. It is one of the three main formats of international cricket, along with Test matches and T20s.
double century -: A double century in cricket means a player has scored 200 runs in a single innings. It is a significant achievement and shows the player’s skill and endurance.