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Indian captain Rohit Sharma playfully interacted with teammate Ishan Kishan during a press conference before the second Test against West Indies, coinciding with Kishan’s 25th birthday. When asked about the birthday gift he had given to Ishan Kishan, Rohit humorously suggested that Kishan should gift the team a century in the upcoming match.
Rohit Sharma has a knack for creating entertaining moments. His camaraderie with Kishan was evident as he jovially taunted his younger teammate. Days before celebrating his birthday with the Indian team in the Caribbean, Kishan had made his Test debut in the series opener against West Indies.
In the first Test, Kishan scored his maiden Test run while Rohit slammed his 10th red-ball century. The reporters were curious about the birthday gift Rohit had presented to Kishan.
Typical Rohit Sharma press conference.
Talking about Ishan's birthday. [RevSportz] pic.twitter.com/ONcorfE0Ss
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 18, 2023
Rohit Sharma Requests A Special ‘Gift’ From Birthday Boy Ishan Kishan
After a brief moment of laughter, Rohit exclaimed, “What do you want, brother? You have everything.” This cheeky remark from Rohit elicited laughter from the reporters and Kishan himself.
However, Rohit didn’t stop there. He went on to ask Kishan for a different kind of giftβa century in the second Test against West Indies. Rohit playfully stated, “You should give us a birthday gift by scoring 100 runs.”
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— BCCI (@BCCI) July 18, 2023
The witty exchange between the captain and his teammate added a lighthearted touch to the press conference and demonstrated the friendly atmosphere within the Indian team. Ishan Kishan’s inclusion in the Test squad came as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Rishabh Pant, who is working towards regaining full fitness after a car crash last year.
While KS Bharat also remains a part of the Indian Test squad, Kishan’s explosive batting style currently gives him an edge over Bharat. As a wicket-keeper, Kishan still has room for improvement, but his potential with the bat has earned him a place in the team.
As for the series, India is determined to achieve a clean sweep over West Indies by winning the second Test after a comprehensive victory in the first match. The first Test saw centuries from Rohit Sharma (103) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (171), resulting in India’s commanding win by an innings and 141 runs.
The upcoming Test between the two teams holds special significance as it marks the 100th encounter between India and West Indies in the longest format of the game. Looking ahead to the second Test, Rohit expressed his anticipation of a competitive match, acknowledging that West Indies will bounce back after their heavy defeat.
He emphasized the rich history between the two teams and the entertaining cricket they have showcased over the years. Rohit, honoured to lead the Indian team in this game, expects an exciting battle between the two sides.
In conclusion, Rohit Sharma’s playful banter with Ishan Kishan during the press conference added an amusing touch to the team’s preparations for the second Test against West Indies.
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