"Open The Doors...": Ishan Kishan's Childhood Coach Hopes For India Comeback After Superb Ton For SRH

Following Ishan Kishan's match-winning ton against Rajasthan Royals (RR), the wicketkeeper-batter's childhood coach Uttam Mazumdar expressed happiness at his pupil's knock and expressed hope that this knock will pave way for better performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and his return to the Indian team. A fine century by Ishan on his debut in Orange along with a half-century from opener Travis Head powered Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to 286/6 against RR at their home ground of Uppal Stadium on Sunday, and Men in Orange continued from where they started last season, falling just two runs short of two runs of breaking their record of highest team total in IPL history. RR could make only 242/6 and lost the match by 44 runs. Kishan took home the 'Player of the Match' award.

Speaking to ANI, the coach said that he enjoyed watching the innings with his family and cheered for Ishan loudly.

"This innings could open the doors back to the Indian team. My blessings are with him and he should keep playing this way. There are so many series coming, such as Asia Cup and T20 World Cup (in 2026), I think the way he plays and his world record (of fastest double century in ODIs) will never be forgotten. He did well in the domestic season, scored centuries and in the intra-squad practice matches before this IPL, he scored three fifties. This knock will give him a lot of confidence," said Uttam.

Uttam said that the confidence and experience he has received from his recent outings in domestic cricket will be good for his career. He also lauded the southpaw for his calculated aggression.

"I always told him to also take things slowly during his innings for a while and mix aggression with caution. He did just that today. This is