IPL 2026: Why SRH chose Ishan Kishan over Abhishek Sharma as captain
Ishan Kishan’s rise as a leadership contender stems from his strong domestic captaincy record, ability to manage young players, and tactical awareness as a wicketkeeper. His recent international form, successfully leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, has strengthened his case, helping him get the vote of approval from the SRH management.
Ishan Kishan’s rise as a leadership contender stems from his strong domestic captaincy record, ability to manage young players, and tactical awareness as a wicketkeeper. His recent international form, successfully leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, has strengthened his case, helping him get the vote of approval from the SRH management.
