Ishan Kishan (Image credit: BCCI Domestic)
After hitting a stunning 270 in the Duleep Trophy final, East Zone captain Kishan said he has learned to avoid overthinking and putting unnecessary pressure on himself. Kishan scored centuries in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy and played an important role in Jharkhand’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph. He scored 517 runs in the tournament, including two hundreds.
That is the only thing that helps you in your career,” Kishan said in the post-day press meet. Kishan said he now tries not to think too much about the result or his position in the team. NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan believes having a clear mind has helped him rediscover his best form. For Kishan, the focus is now simple – score runs and help his team win matches. His marathon knock against South Zone was a clear sign of the change in his mindset after a difficult phase in his career. “I didn’t actively try to change myself. It just happened naturally. When I was out of the (India) squad, I realised that we ultimately only have one job to do: simply to score runs. “Any other thoughts will only manipulate your mindset, push you into overthinking, and pile on unnecessary pressure. I realised that those extraneous thoughts aren’t necessary. Our job is to step in and win matches for the team. That’s all you should care about. You evolve with time, and I feel it is much easier to play this way when you keep your mind clear,” he added. His strong performances soon earned him a BCCI contract and a return to India’s white-ball teams. “When you’re playing a final and you are already a multi-format player, who has played for India for quite some time, the team members expect you to score runs. So, it’s very important for me to be in the middle and get as many runs for your team.