Ishan Kishan is enjoying a great run in the County Championship with Nottinghamshire, recently drawing attention by mimicking Harbhajan Singh’s famous bowling action during a rare chance to bowl.
He has had a strong start to his county stint, scoring two fifties in the opportunities he’s received. He also surprised fans by showcasing his ability to bowl both leg-spin and off-spin with a unique style.
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Ishan Kishan Mimics Harbhajan Singh and Shane Warne During Final Session vs Somerset
On Wednesday night, during the final session against Somerset, the Nottinghamshire captain handed the ball to Ishan Kishan to wrap up the day, as the match was heading toward a draw. In that over, Kishan imitated legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh’s action while bowling off-spin. He then switched things up, channeling his inner Shane Warne by bowling wrist spin. The over was entertaining, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore, batting on 14,0 faced it with a smile.
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The clip went viral on social media, and fans quickly connected it to Harbhajan Singh’s birthday, which was celebrated the very next day. Many saw Kishan’s action as a fun tribute to Bhajji.
The match ended in a draw, but Kishan stood out with a fine knock of 77, hitting 8 boundaries and 2 sixes. In his county debut last month against Yorkshire, he scored 87 off 98 balls but that match also ended in a draw. Kishan is yet to register his first win with the team.
Tilak, Chahal, and Gaikwad Shine in County Cricket with Eye on India Comeback
Notably, Tilak Varma, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Ruturaj Gaikwad are also making the most of their time in county cricket. Tilak recently scored a century for Hampshire on his County debut, while Chahal continues to impress with the red ball as he pushes for a return to the Indian team.
