Ishan Kishan expresses love for red-ball cricket despite limited Test play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:43 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Ishan Kishan reaffirmed his passion for red-ball cricket during an event on August 26 in Bengaluru. The east zone captain led his team to an innings and 210-run victory over North East Zone in a recent match. Kishan, who has played only two Tests since July 2023, emphasized the challenges of switching between white-ball and red-ball formats. Although he enjoyed the match, Kishan noted that his team's energy levels could improve ahead of their semi-final against Central Zone on August 30.
- •Kishan led East Zone to a win against North East Zone in Bengaluru.
- •He acknowledged the difficulties of transitioning between formats.
- •Kishan's last Test appearance was in July 2023.
- •East Zone will play Central Zone in the semi-final on August 30.
- •Anukul Roy took five wickets in the recent match, aiding the victory.
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — 'People don't believe me': Ishan Kishan on his love for red-ball cricket
"Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and 55 T20Is for India, apart from 134 IPL matches. His last of two Test appearances came in July 2023. Despite his limited opportunities in Test cricket, his love for the red-ball format remains strong.
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