IND vs NZ: "We Are Professionals And Know How To Switch Off And On" - Ishan Kishan

Young Indian wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan feels the rain in New Zealand does not affect the Indian team as they know how to switch off and on in between continuous breaks. The left-hander also hailed star batter, Suryakumar Yadav, for his professionalism off the field.

Tim Southee, the interim captain of New Zealand, won the toss and decided to bat against India in the third Twenty20 International on Tuesday at McLean Park in Napier.

India has made one adjustment to its starting lineup by substituting Harshal Patel for Washington Sundar. Team India, lead by Hardik Pandya, will take the field against the hosts in the third and final T20I encounter in an effort to win the series.

We Will Watch The Ball And Play The Ball: Ishan Kishan

Speaking before the match, Ishan Kishan says that everyone is going with positive intent and nobody is thinking about the conditions or weather. He also said that New Zealand bowlers look to bowl short and they may go for the shorter boundaries.

“It was our first game after the WC, it was so good to see everyone going with a positive intent. Was a lovely game for us. The conditions have been great, now we have played here for so many games here, we don’t think about the rain, we are professionals and know how to switch off and on.

“We should not look at the dimensions. The NZ bowlers look to bowl the short ball and will look to go for the shorter square boundaries. We will watch the ball and play the ball,” Kishan said.

Kishan also praised the Indian bowling attack with pacers such as Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik.

“There are so many bowlers like Umran, Bhuvi, Arsh, they are so good at executing their skills. It is a very good side and we are very happy.  

We All Want To Bat Like Suryakumar Yadav: Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan spoke highly of the man in rich vein of form – Suryakumar Yadav, regarding him as a true professional on and off the field. He also praised his work ethic and how youngsters get to learn from him.

“I wanted to be at the non-striker’s end when Surya was batting. We all want to bat like him. He is not thinking as much. Whatever he wants is happening. Off the field, he is very professional with his hydration, his sleeping pattern. It is so good to see him and we youngsters learn so much. Plus his work ethic is so good,” he stated.

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