Ishan Kishan, India’s vibrant wicket-keeper batter, is grabbing attention not only for his batting heroics but also for a surprise and humorous bowling appearance at the County Cricket Championship. Playing for Nottinghamshire, Kishan has brought flair and humor to England’s red-ball cricket with both bat and a humorous over of bowling.
Ishan Kishan Follows Harbhajan Singh’s Footsteps in Surprise Bowling Caper
Amid a rain-soaked game against Somerset in Taunton, Ishan Kishan surprised onlookers and teammates alike when he was given the ball to bowl a single over. That was entertainment at its finest.
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Kishan, at one stage, mimicked Harbhajan Singh’s signature bowling action frame by frame, bowling an off-spinner to well-established Somerset’s Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who was on 147. The imitation was scarily accurate, reflecting the sportive nature of Kishan as well as cricketing consciousness.
Kishan then went for a few off-spinners of the traditional variety before doing some about the wicket, doing his best Shane Warne imitation with attempted leg-spin balls. His last ball went down leg quite a way, but the umpire did not call it wide, maybe he too was being entertained by the show.
Final Over of the Match
Surprisingly, Kishan’s over turned out to be the match’s final one, and he finished on neat figures of 0 for 1 in 1 over. The video clip of this surprising bowling stint has now gone viral on social media, and he has earned praise for bringing humor to the County Cricket scene.
Ishan Kishan Extends County Cricket Stride with Classy 77-Run Hit
Aside from the bowling drama, Ishan Kishan also impressed with the bat. In the same drawn match against Somerset, he made a fluent 77 runs, which was studded with 8 boundaries and 2 sixes. His aggressive but controlled innings were at a critical time when it helped Nottinghamshire reach a record total of 509 in response to Somerset’s 379.
Kishan’s performance came after his 87-run debut against Yorkshire, which indicated increasing confidence in English conditions. His performances are serving to stabilize Nottinghamshire’s middle order and support their thrust in Division 1 of the County Championship.
Match Summary: Nottinghamshire vs Somerset Ends in a Draw
Somerset’s reply was anchored by sturdy half-centuries from Tom Abell and Tom Banton, with a second-innings declaration at 238/4, spearheaded by Kohler-Cadmore’s 147 not out.
Nottinghamshire, in turn, fought hard through the centuries of Ben Slater (124) and Jack Haynes (157), whose 163-run stand put Nottinghamshire in charge. Late-order quick 77 by Kishan provided a late punch, though rain interruptions put paid to the contest.
A Bid for India Test Recall
Having last played Test cricket during the West Indies tour in July 2023, Kishan’s work in County Cricket appears directed at rediscovering his red-ball reputation. Following a lackluster IPL 2025 campaign for Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he managed to score 354 runs from 14 matches this stint in the red-ball format in England, has been a well-timed comeback.
With a congested international schedule on the cards shortly, Ishan Kishan’s County performances may well prompt India’s selectors to give him a new consideration, particularly if he continues to perform with consistency.
Conclusion: Ishan Kishan Injects Fun and Fire into County Cricket
From emulating Harbhajan Singh to producing a classy batting show, Ishan Kishan is making waves in County Cricket with his adaptability and charm. As the fans revel in his theatrics and compliment his batting, Kishan’s English chapter could be the turning point he requires in his red-ball journey.
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