Ishan Kishan's response to 'missed 3 ODI after 200' leaves Rohit, Shubman in splits; Watch

Shubman Gill’s double century against New Zealand in 1st ODI of three-match series was biggest highlight of series opener in Hyderabad. Gill hit 208 runs off just 149 balls and helped India amass a total of 349/8 in first innings. Men In Blue restricted Kiwis to score of 337 runs and claimed victory by 12 runs.

After match, Team India captain Rohit Sharma spoke to Gill and ar young double-centurion Ishan Kishan. Rohit and Ishan welcomed Shubman to double-century club during post-match interaction, which ended in a hilarious te. After listening to Shubman’s take on his 208-run kck, and light-hearted banter, Rohit mentioned that both players share a great comradery.

“Didn’t play three games after making a double century”

Rohit proceeded to make a comment about fact that Ishan didn’t play three ODI games after smashing his double-century, which drew a hilarious reaction from young wicketkeeper-batter. “Ishan, man you didn’t play three games after making a double century,” Rohit said. In response, Kishan answered, “Captain toh ap . (You were captain!).

Shubman and Rohit had a tough time controlling mselves and burst out in laughter upon listening to reply. It is pertinent to mention that Kishan smashed 210 runs off 131 balls against Bangladesh in 3rd ODI on December 10 in his final international appearance of 2022. He was n left out of playing XI for three-ODI series against Sri Lanka, which became a major taking point for cricket community.

Shubman Gill shakes up record books with double century in IND vs NZ 1st ODI

Coming back to match, Shubman Gill became youngest cricketer to score a double century in men’s ODIs with his kck. At of 23 years and 132 days, Shubman surpassed Ishan Kishan in record books, who was 24 years and 145 days old on December 10. Shubman became fifth Indian batter after Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Ishan Kishan to achieve feat of registering a double century in 50-over format.

With victory, India took a 1-0 lead in three-game series. Cricketing action w shifts to Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur for second ODI on January 21. series is scheduled to conclude on January 24 in Indore.