After being out of the Indian team, Ishan Kishan has once again attracted the attention of the selectors with his excellent captaincy and batting. After first making Jharkhand the champion of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, now East Zone under the leadership of Ishan Kishan has won the title of Duleep Trophy 2026. MA. The final match played against South Zone at Chidambaram Stadium was a draw, but East Zone was declared the winner on the basis of taking a huge lead in the first innings.

In the final match, East Zone made a mountain-like score of 708 runs in the first innings on the basis of captain Ishan Kishan's brilliant 270 runs. In reply, South Zone's first innings was reduced to only 336 runs. In the second innings, East Zone scored 388 runs losing 7 wickets, after which the match was declared a draw. “We have won the trophy as a group. I think I am a good captain, but the journey doesn't end here. You have to keep improving in every department,” Kishan said in the post-match presentation.

Recalling his time of being dropped from the Indian team, the wicketkeeper-batsman said that in difficult times he kept himself calm and focused on his game. He stressed that it was very helpful for him to increase his understanding and awareness of the game during the break. By winning two consecutive major domestic tournaments, Ishan Kishan has strengthened his claim to return to the national team.

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