Saviour: Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan scored a century that put his group in a secure place. | Photo Credit: M. PERIASAMY

Jharkhand skipper Ishan Kishan mirrored on studying from previous errors and prioritizing the group’s wants over private instincts after his assured 125 towards Tamil Nadu within the Ranji Trophy right here on Wednesday. His unbeaten knock positioned his group in a secure web after the lack of fast wickets.

“When you play sufficient matches, you perceive that generally singles are extra essential than sixes. Over a time frame, your mindset adjustments.

“When you develop up, you make so many errors initially in your profession. And then, later, you understand the true which means of expertise. You need to be within the center, then solely you’ll be able to change the sport.

“I actually wished to go laborious on the left-arm spinner (D.T. Chandrasekar). But once more, I used to be simply trying on the scoreboard and people six wickets down didn’t really feel proper for me (Jharkhand completed the day on 307 for six from 157 for six). You know, one mistake…

“I simply performed an Irani Cup match and I believe I made the identical mistake there. I might have batted until the top and we might have been on the profitable facet. So, I didn’t wish to repeat that mistake right here within the Ranji Trophy, the place your group wants you essentially the most as a result of you’re the most skilled participant,” he stated.

On his India comeback amidst heavy competitors and the significance of this Ranji season for it, he stated, “Maturity is while you perceive that wherever you’re is an important place. These matches will solely assist me get to the Indian group.

“My mindset was fairly completely different two years in the past. But proper now, I really feel at this stage, you might want to be very good of what you’re doing. You want to know the significance of Ranji Trophy particularly while you play towards large groups.”

Published – October 15, 2025 10:23 pm IST