India’s wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan told a journalist to ask better questions when he was asked about a controversial social media post made by former cricketer Kirti Azad after India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory. His comment came after the 27-year-old returned to his hometown, Patna. In a video shared on social media, Ishan Kishan said:
“What has Kirti Azad said about this? Now, what should I say about it? Ask better questions.”
Ishan Kishan cooked Kirti Azad 😂 pic.twitter.com/GWI7dWfTer
— Abhishek (@vicharabhio) March 10, 2026
For those who may not know, the team led by Suryakumar Yadav visited a local temple after defeating New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad. Former cricketer Kirti Azad then questioned why the Indian team did not also visit a mosque, gurudwara, or church. In a post on X, the 1983 World Cup winner wrote:
“SHAME ON TEAM INDIA! When we won the World Cup under Kapil Dev in 1983, we had Hindu Muslim Sikh and Christian in the team. We brought the trophy to our religious birth place our motherland India Bharat Hindustan Why The Hell Is The Indian Cricket Trophy is being Dragged.
“Why NOT a Mosque? Why NOT a Church? Why NOT a Gurudwara? This Team Represents INDIA — not Surya Kumar Yadav’s or Jay Shah’s Family ! Siraj never paraded it at a Mosque. Sanju never took it to a Church. latter had a major part to play and was man of the tournament. The Trophy Belongs to 1.4 BILLION Indians of EVERY Faith — NOT ONE RELIGION’S VICTORY.
SHAME ON TEAM INDIA! 😡
When we won the World Cup under Kapil Dev in 1983, we had Hindu Muslim Sikh and Christian in the team.
We brought the trophy to our religious birth place our motherland India Bharat Hindustan
Why The Hell Is The Indian Cricket Trophy is being Dragged.
— Kirti Azad (@ShubhS49356) March 10, 2026
“It Feels Great”- Ishan Kishan On ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Win
Ishan Kishan said he is very thankful for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and added that the achievement will inspire young players, especially those who come from small or remote places like him. He said (via Asian News International):
“It feels great because I believe the better I perform, the more motivation it will be for the young kids here who want to grow. I always try to ensure as many players as possible emerge from every corner. Now that we’ve played the World Cup, it shows that with hard work, you can succeed from anywhere.”
When asked about his future plans, Ishan Kishan added:
“Nothing much, just keep scoring runs, keep playing, and keep winning.”
Ishan Kishan finished as India’s second-highest run-scorer in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The left-handed batter scored 317 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 193.29 and hit three half-centuries. He was only behind Sanju Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament with 321 runs in five innings. In the final against the New Zealand national cricket team .
Kishan scored 54 runs off 25 balls and also took two excellent catches in the field. Kishan will next be seen playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The franchise retained him for ₹11.25 crore after he scored 354 runs in 14 matches last season at a strike rate of 152.59, which included one century.
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