This was not about scoring runs it was like he was saying to the people who pick the team "I am back and I am ready to play big games."

Ishan Kishan’s Big Comeback Moment

Ishan Kishan played a game against Afghanistan in the second ODI. He scored a century, which's a big deal. It was his ODI hundred since he scored a record-breaking double century against Bangladesh in 2022.

That game was special because he scored 210 runs, which's the fastest double century in ODI history. It made him a star in world cricket. Now his latest game has put him back in the talk for Indias World Cup team.

From Dropout to Comeback Star

Ishan Kishan did not have it easy after his success. He had some games but he could not stay in the Indian team. During the 2023 ODI World Cup he was not the choice to keep wickets and he sat on the bench a lot.

After that he took a break from cricket and was not given a central contract because he missed some domestic games. People started wondering if he would ever play for India again.

Strong Return Through Domestic Cricket

But Ishan Kishan did not give up. He went back to playing cricket for Jharkhand and worked hard to get his form and confidence back.

He started doing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he was the captain. He scored a lot of runs. Became one of the most dangerous batsmen in the tournament.

This helped him get back into the Indian T20I team and the T20 World Cup team.

IPL and International Revival

Ishan Kishan kept playing in the IPL. He was aggressive and consistent which made the selectors think about him for the 50-over team.

When some players got hurt in the squad Ishan Kishan got a chance to play against Afghanistan. He scored 125 runs fast in Lucknow. Made a big partnership.

Versatility Gives India a Selection Dilemma

One of the things about Ishan Kishan is that he can do many things. He can open the batting play in the order and even keep wickets. This makes him very useful for the 2027 ODI World Cup plans.

Cricket experts think that Ishan Kishans return could make it hard for some senior players like KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and even Virat Kohli to keep their spots.

World Cup Selection Pressure Rising

With the next ODI World Cup coming up every game matters. Ishan Kishans exciting batting style and ability to change games quickly have put him back in the running.

Some former cricketers even think that he is almost sure to be part of Indias long-term ODI plans if he keeps playing

Ishan Kishans story shows how fast things can change in cricket. He went from not being in the team to being a star and now the selectors have to rethink their plans for the World Cup.

If Ishan Kishan keeps playing like this the final team selection, for the World Cup could be very competitive.