The US will release a limited number of passports that feature a portrait of US President Donald Trump, the White House has confirmed. First reported by Fox News, the passports will be released as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence in July
Kichcha Sudeep defends KD The Devil director Prem amid Nora Fatehi song controversy: ‘People outside Karnataka can…’At a press meet for the Kannada film KD: The Devil, Kichcha Sudeep defended Prem amid controversy over Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke. Apr 29, 2026
Warning: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing. A man in eastern India has said he was forced to carry his sister's skeletal remains to a bank to prove her death after failing to withdraw her savings. A video from Odisha state of Jitu Munda, 52
Man arrested after two people stabbed in North London area with large Jewish populationThe incident happened in Golders Green, an area of north London with a large Jewish population. Published on: Apr 29, 2026 4:50 PM IST By HT News Desk Share via Copy link British police have arrested a man after
Olivia Wilde shocks fans with her extremely thin look but supportive fans say ‘she just got older’Olivia Wilde's recent appearance raised health concerns among fans due to her sunken cheeks and thin frame. Some also linked her look to poor lighting. Updated on: Apr 29
Do you really need a 10-step skincare routine? Here’s a simple routine that actually worksThe 10-step skincare routine has become a common trend these days. But do we really need this? Let’s decode the reality behind the trend. Published on: Apr 29
Exit Polls 2026: The 2026 Assembly elections in four states and a Union Territory will come to an end after the second phase of polling in West Bengal on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. After the conclusion of polling, all eyes will be on the exit poll results for the four states – Kerala, Tamil Nadu
ET AI-Ready is an AI Readiness Certification by The Economic Times that helps institutions measure how prepared they are for an AI-driven world through a structured, expert-led assessment. ET AI-Ready is the The Economic Times’ response to a simple and urgent question: are institutions prepared
T20 World Cup: Opener’s fiery 77 means India-Pak tie is no contest again, SKY’s side win by 61 runs
Ishan was told to play domestic cricket, but he chose to train in Baroda with Hardik Pandya instead. A disappointing Indian Premier League season meant he was not retained by the Mumbai Indians. From then on, there was only one way back, and Ishan realised this, playing all the domestic cricket he could, starting with the Buchi Babu tournament in Chennai and the DY Patil competition in Mumbai.
On February 9, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced its list of 30 centrally contracted players for the 2025-26 season. Notably absent from all three categories was Ishan Kishan, and less than a week later, he played a blinder to sink Pakistan in a World Cup match.
It has been a funny old time for Ishan. For nearly two years, he was out of the Indian team before making a comeback in the T20I series against New Zealand ahead of this tournament. It was not so much that he was out of the mix but that his name did not even seriously figure in discussions.
At the end of 2023, when India toured South Africa, KL Rahul was handed the big gloves, even if temporarily, and this began Ishan's slide. In the squad but out of the playing eleven, Ishan asked for a break, and this did not go down well.
Ishan was told to play domestic cricket, but he chose to train in Baroda with Hardik Pandya instead. A disappointing Indian Premier League season meant he was not retained by the Mumbai Indians. From then on, there was only one way back, and Ishan realised this, playing all the domestic cricket he could, starting with the Buchi Babu tournament in Chennai and the DY Patil competition in Mumbai.
Critically, time away from the international treadmill gave Ishan time, space and reason to introspect. “I'm a changed man now,” Ishan said, soon after making his comeback and performing once more. “I don't get into it too much. I do enjoy jokes and everything, I still do it. But earlier, I used to do it 24×7. Now, let's say it's only a few hours a day. More time and energy have been spent concentrating on my batting and wicketkeeping.”
The results came thick and fast, so much so that Ishan established himself at the top of the order, comfortably shading Sanju Samson--both as a batsman and as wicketkeeper. That he would emerge as the pocket powerhouse behind India's early matches in the World Cup was a big bonus.Another such piece of fortune was Pakistan's decisionmaking at the toss. Pakistan, having stacked their bowling attack with five spinners, who eventually bowled 18 overs between them, had little choice but to bowl first once they won the toss. If there was dew in the second half of the game, under lights, it would have been too much of an ask for their spinners to grip the ball.
But the Premadasa Stadium is not a ground where chasing is easy, as the surface gets slower and lower. There was a bit for the bowlers in the first innings too, with the ball stopping and coming, as Abhishek Sharma discovered in the very first over, mis-hitting to mid-on for his second duck of the tournament.
The need of the hour was a quick read of the conditions, but Ishan did not believe that conservatism was the best approach for his team. Shaheen Shah Afridi banged one in short, and Ishan was through the pull shot in a flash, as though he was expecting exactly that delivery. The ball crashed into the big screen on the square leg fence, and Ishan was under way.
Ishan's love for the leg side continued against the slow bowlers, a crisply executed sweep off Abrar Ahmed sailing comfortably into the stands over fine leg. When Ishan attacked, he was fully committed to the stroke, and even the long boundaries at the Premadasa Stadium were no match for his power.
The risk with committing to shots early when the ball is not quite coming on was apparent when an Ishan insideedge narrowly missed the stumps and ran away past the 'keeper for a boundary. But that blemish aside, Ishan took the innings by storm.
Tilak Varma, not at his best, had a great view of the action from the non-striker's end. He fed Ishan the strike, and boundaries came with stunning regularity. Ishan was willing to wait for the right ball to hit, but his patience was not tested. Routinely, there were errors in length, and this allowed Ishan to play the horizontal bat shots with minimal risk.
Ishan raced away and had made 77 of India's 88 when he fell in the ninth over. By then, though, with three sixes and 10 fours, the left-hander had done enough to propel India to a comfortable 175 for 7. From there on, the bowlers only had to apply pressure, allowing the occasion and the long boundaries to do their bit. Pakistan's batsmen never looked like they had a plan, and when they crumbled to 114 all out, India had sealed their entry into the Super 8s.
Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
Source: EconomicTimes
Related Posts: Why Joe Burrow chose to play Ravens vs Bengals despite crushed playoff hopes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma asked to play domestic cricket by former India players I didn’t want an AI laptop at first but here’s why I chose one as my next laptop Selena Gomez chose backless Ralph Lauren gown for her wedding to Benny Blanco Mohit Suri Reveals Why He Chose Faheem Over Arijit Singh For Saiyaara Title Track Indian man shares why he chose Norway over higher-paying countries Hema Malini Chose Not To Live With Dharmendra After Marriage Shivam Dube hails Ishan Kishan-Suryakumar Yadav's stand after record chase After Ishan, Star Pacer To Also Miss East Zone's Quarterfinals Ishan Kishan's Mother's Caught Crying On Camera After Son's Selection - WATCH
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled the Parenting Calendar for the academic session 2026–27 through a live event on its official YouTube channel. CBSE launched this programme in the academic session 2025–26 with the aim of strengthening the partnership between parents
1 days ago
Chhattisgarh 10th and 12th board results: How to check results, step-by-step guideThe Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education, CGBSE announced the Chhattisgarh Board Result 2026 for both class 10th and 12th today; see how to check scores Published on: Apr 29
1 days ago
What's in a shoe? Lighter than banana, a bar of soap; marathon runners now have a new cheat codeSabastian Sawe's record-breaking achievement is the toast of the town. Know all about the shoe he wore and how it's a game changer for marathon runners. Updated on: Apr 29
1 days ago
Suvendu's ‘Hindu-Hindu’ slogans, then Mamata's ‘capture’ charge in Bhabanipur after both cast votes in big direct fightSuvendu Adhikari had defeated Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in 2021, even as the TMC otherwise won; and she later entered the assembly via a bypoll. Updated on: Apr 29
1 days ago
France, during its G7 presidency, will advocate for a significant overhaul of the Development Assistance Committee metrics that govern global development aid. Minister Eleonore Caroit highlighted the inadequacy of current income-based criteria
1 days ago
Bengaluru techie loses ₹11.5 lakh in Europe trip scam linked to Facebook pageA Bengaluru techie lost ₹11.5 lakh after booking a Europe trip through a Facebook travel page scam. Published on: Apr 29, 2026 4:10 PM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link A 33 year old software engineer
1 days ago
Al-Qaeda has issued a sharply worded statement criticising Pakistan’s civil-military leadership and signalling support for the Afghan Taliban amid heightened tensions between Islamabad and Kabul. In a two-page message attributed to its general leadership and circulated via the As-Sahab media wing
1 days ago
India plans E85, E100 fuels under new rules to cut oil imports, boost ethanol use, and push flex-fuel vehicles for energy self-reliance The Centre has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
1 days ago
With the cinematic debut of the Mandalorian and his sidekick Grogu and the return of the iconic Miranda Priestly, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month. In George Orwell's novella, a farm is taken over by its four-legged inhabitants
1 days ago
As West Bengal began voting in Phase 2 of the Assembly elections across constituencies, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition and once her close aide, Suvendu Adhikari, landed in the same polling booth area in Bhabanipur's Chakraberia
1 days ago
Shades of pink set the tone for the evening as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House, with a foyer draped in cherry blossoms creating the ceremonial backdrop. Champagne flutes clinked as the president and the King raised
1 days ago
Australia plans a News Bargaining Incentive, a 2.25 percent levy on Meta, Google and TikTok Australian revenue to fund newsrooms, unless they strike deals with publishers Australian government has proposed a legislation to tax global tech giants—Meta, Google and TikTok—to pay for journalism
1 days ago
“Diversity is like a rainbow; In Bali, the people blend in like the seven colours and don’t see them as borders,” says Roby, our guide, as we stand before a sacred shrine at Sayan, a village close to Ubud in Bali, Indonesia. A beautiful way to see the world
1 days ago
Sensex Today: The Nifty50 and the Sensex gave up a large part of their intraday gains, even as rising Brent crude prices weighed on sentiment amid stalled US-Iran talks and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ exit by the UAE
1 days ago
Boxing gets a new makeover in writer-director Karan Anshuman’s upcoming Netflix series, Glory. Set in the furious hinterland of Haryana, the show anchors the tale from the eyes of two estranged brothers, who are forced to work together after their sister is brutally attacked by a bunch of masked
1 days ago
The U.S. Wants to Ban China’s High-Tech Cars, but They’re Already Here in El PasoMexican dealers are selling cutting-edge Chinese cars that U.S. consumers can’t buy. Americans are warming to the idea of them. Published on: Apr 29, 2026 4:00 PM IST WSJ Share via Copy link Chinese cars like
1 days ago
Chhattisgarh Board Result 2026: CGBSE 10th, 12th results declared at cgbse.nic.in, direct link hereChhattisgarh Board Result 2026 has been declared. The direct link to check CGBSE 10th, 12th results is given here. Published on: Apr 29, 2026 3:47 PM IST By HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda
1 days ago
A popular Japanese zoo has delayed its opening for the summer season after an employee told police he had disposed of his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator, local media reported. Asahiyama Zoo in the northern city of Asahikawa was supposed to welcome visitors on Wednesday in time for Japan's
1 days ago
Amidst the looming fuel supply disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, total natural gas available for sale in India grew 7.8% in March 2026, fuelled by an increase in imports of liquified natural gas (LNG). This increase in availability comes even though India’s net domestic production of
1 days ago
Apple investors will be keen on getting a closer look at John Ternus as CEO of the iPhone maker on Thursday, when it reports quarterly results that Wall Street is expecting to be strong.Ternus formally takes over from Tim Cook in September
1 days ago
Michael box office collection: Michael Jackson biopic hits $100M in US; beats Dhurandhar 2, Scream 7 lifetime worldwideMichael Jackson's biopic has earned over $100 million in the US, and crossed $225 million worldwide, becoming the sixth-highest-grossing film of the year. Apr 29, 2026
1 days ago
The death toll from a train crash outside the Indonesian capital Jakarta rose to 16, all women, after an injured passenger passed away in hospital, officials said on Wednesday (April 29, 2026). A long-distance train slammed into the last, women-only carriage of a stationary commuter train near the
1 days ago
With another defining European night on the horizon, as Atletico Madrid prepare to face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, the spotlight has shifted to Antoine Griezmann, the forward bringing his Atletico career to a close at the end of the season
1 days ago
Voter turnout in West Bengal elections remains high despite TMC's alleged attempts to instill fear. Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury credits central security forces for enabling citizens to vote without apprehension. He noted a significant reduction in poll-related violence compared to
1 days ago
Adani Power on Wednesday reported a 64 per cent jump in its net profit to Rs 4,271.40 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with Rs 2,599.23 crore in the corresponding period last year. Its revenue from operations in January-March 2026 stood at Rs 14,223.09 crore
1 days ago
Iran is staring at a rapidly shrinking oil storage window, with capacity likely to last just 12 to 22 days, raising the risk of deeper production cuts in the coming weeks. Iran is running out of space to store its crude oil, a development that could soon force deeper production cuts in what was
1 days ago
Dubai man says Mumbai made him realise ‘how lucky we are to live in Dubai’: ‘Prices don’t match surroundings’A Dubai man compared Mumbai and Dubai, saying Mumbai’s steep property prices did not match its surroundings. Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 3:11 PM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share
1 days ago
![Harare [Zimbabwe], April 29 (ANI): Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced its Women’s squad for their upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan on Wednesday](http://newsorbit360.com/files/news/en/imgs/zimbabwe-women-name-squad-for-pakistan-white-ball-tour.webp?width=120&height=70)
