NEW DELHI: During the ODI World Cup, Ishan Kishan had many opportunities to hone his skills under knowledgeable trainers while sitting on the bench. He batted and batted at the nets, making mental notes about how to use different bowlers in different match scenarios.
In the company of the nation's finest cricketers, including a pair of all-time greats, the 25-year-old Indian batsman enjoyed the fruits of his laborious homework a while back during the opening Twenty20 International against Australia on Thursday in Visakhapatnam.
