{
  "id": 11334049,
  "title": "Ishan Kishan’s surprise marriage comment after match winning 80 at Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ishan-kishans-surprise-marriage-comment-after-match-winning-80-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T01:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ishan-kishans-surprise-marriage-comment-after-match-winning-80-at-asian-games-1.500695521"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ishan Kishan's successful 80-run knock during India's Asian Games semi-final victory over Sri Lanka in Japan captured the attention of many. However, after the match, the 28-year-old Indian cricketer shifted his focus to a more personal aspect of his life - marriage.\n\nWhile discussing his positive experience in Japan, Kishan revealed his intention to return to the country once he gets married. The young player, who smashed an unbeaten innings from just 46 balls, including four fours and five sixes, mentioned, \"I think I just decided I'll come here with my family once I get married.\"\n\nBefore this unexpected comment, Kishan had made a significant contribution to India's total of 169 for seven, which was a stark contrast to Sri Lanka's woeful 45 runs. The inning was particularly impressive on an unforgiving pitch, which saw Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel strike early blows before India secured a 124-run victory.\n\nKishan later admitted that he wasn't confident when he noticed the uneven bounce and sharp turn on the pitch. However, he stayed determined and guided India to the target. The young all-rounder also appreciated the helpful local population despite the language barrier.\n\nAs India gears up for the final against arch-rivals Pakistan, Kishan's attention is now back on cricket. The defending champions are aiming to retain the title they won in Hangzhou three years ago.",
  "summary": "Ishan Kishan had just played a match winning knock to take India into the Asian Games final in Japan. But after the match, the 28 year old suddenly found himself talking about something completely different: marriage . And it all started with a question about his experience in Japan. Kishan revealed that he has enjoyed his time in the country so much that he already wants to return. But there was…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}