Ishan Kishan signals red-ball intent with mammoth 270
Kishan smashed 270 off 334 balls (30x4, 7x6), taking East to a mammoth 708 all out, Kumar Kushagra chipping in with 101 as well. The double century, his second in first-class cricket, came after a gap of 10 years and has further strengthened his case for a return to India's red-ball setup.
Mohammed Shami, the 36-year-old pace spearhead, remains as hungry for success as ever despite nearing the end of his cricketing journey. This unwavering determination, according to East Zone captain Ishan Kishan, is what sets Shami apart from his peers. Kishan, who witnessed Shami's match-winning spell during the Duleep Trophy semifinal, believes age is simply a number when it comes to Shami's work ethic and hunger for the game.
The 36-year-old pacer, who has taken 903 wickets in 100 first-class matches, has been a consistent performer for both Bengal and the Indian cricket team. Kishan's faith in Shami's abilities is further reinforced by the pacer's willingness to contribute both with the ball and the bat, as evidenced by Shami's two boundaries in the semifinal.
East Zone, led by Kishan and featuring several India internationals, will face South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final, seeking their first title in 13 years.
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