Cricket
Sock JohnsonIshan Kishan Snags Wicketkeeping Role, Samson Left Wondering
In the fifth T20I against New Zealand, Ishan Kishan took the wicketkeeping reins, leaving Sanju Samson pondering his fate. With a dazzling 215 runs in four innings, Ishan's the star, while Samson's on drink duty. Captain Suryakumar Yadav made it clear: Ishan was the chosen one, ready to dominate the World Cup stage!
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Quick rundown
1.Two-keeper plan locked: Kishan for two games, Samson for three, before a ball was bowled.
2.Samson's form slump vs Kishan's 215 runs in four innings shifts the XI balance.
3.Tilak Varma's niggle opened the door for Kishan's gloves in the final two matches.
4.Suryakumar hints Kishan could open or bat at No. 3, WC plans already on the coach's whiteboard.
5.Kishan as Abhishek Sharma's opening partner seems likely; Samson may ride the bench and hydrate the drinks.
