Nottinghamshire has signed Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan on a short-term deal to play this season. He will replace South African cricketer Kyle Verreynne, who is departing for national duties.
Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores said he was particularly impressed by Ishan’s hunger to improve his red-ball game, which played a key role in the signing. “We want players to be themselves and to bring their own game,” Moores said. “And something that especially excites me about Ishan is how keen he is to be involved in county cricket.”
“He brings proven quality in his ball-striking as a hard-hitting middle-order batter, and he’s keen to move his red-ball game forward, which I’m sure will make him hungry to perform,” he further added.
“Playing in English conditions will really help me to learn new skills.” – Ishan Kishan
Ishan also expressed his excitement ahead of his maiden county stint. “I’m feeling very excited to get my first taste of playing county cricket in England, and it will be a great chance to showcase my skills,” Kishan said. “I want to make sure I am the best cricketer I can be, and playing in English conditions will really help me to learn new skills.”
“Trent Bridge is such a famous ground that is well-known in India and around the world, and I am really excited that I will be playing there,” he added.
Kishan joins a growing list of Indian players participating in county cricket this season. Tilak Varma has a short-term stint with Hampshire, while Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to represent Yorkshire later in the season.
Nottinghamshire currently sit at the top of Division One in the County Championship standings, with four wins from seven matches.
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