Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Biography
   • Cricket Career
   • International Debut
   • Coach/Mentor(s)
   • Jersey Number
   • Domestic/State Teams
   • Records/Achievements
3. Personal Life
   • Family
   • Controversies
   • Favourite Cricketers
4. Relationships & More
   • Net worth
   • Salary 2023
5. Lesser Known Facts About Ishan Kishan
6. Social Media Accounts
7. FAQ’s

Introduction

Ishan Kishan, the rising star of Indian https://theopinionatedindian.com/cricket/top-10-richest-indian-cricketers-in-2023/cid10611396.htmcricket, is making waves with his exceptional talent and remarkable achievements. This dynamic cricketer hails from Nawada, Bihar. Known for his powerful batting skills and remarkable wicket-keeping abilities, Ishan Kishan has a fascinating journey that led him to the international cricket arena. In this profile, we delve into his biography, personal life, and the lesser-known facts that have shaped his remarkable career. Join us as we explore the life and achievements of Ishan Kishan, fondly known as “Definite” in the cricketing world.

Biography

• Full Name: Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan
• Nickname: Definite
• Profession: Indian Profession Cricketer
• Height: 168 cm (5 feet & 6 inches)
• Weight: Around 60 kg (132 lbs)
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
• Hair Colour: Black

Cricket Career

International Debut

• U-19: 28 January 2016 against Ireland U-19 at Dhaka
• Test: 12 July 2023 v West Indies
• ODI: 18 July 2021 v Sri Lanka
• T20: 14 March 2021 against England at Narendra Modi Stadium

Coach/Mentor(s)

• Santosh Kumar, Ajit Mishra

Jersey Number

• #18 (India U-19), #23, 51 (Domestic)

Domestic/State Teams

• Jharkhand, Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians

Records/Achievements

• Hit 14 sixes in an innings against Delhi in a Ranji Trophy Match, setting a record for the most sixes in an innings.
• Led India’s Under-19 team to an unbeaten streak of 5 matches at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup.
• Smashed 273 runs against Delhi in the 2016-17 Raji Trophy, the highest score by a player for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy.
• Scored a fifty in his international debut match, becoming the second Indian cricketer to achieve this feat.
• Hit the fastest ODI double hundred off 126 balls in 2022, breaking Chris Gayle’s record.
• On December 10, 2022, Ishan Kishan scored 210 runs off 131 balls against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

Personal Life

• Date of Birth: 18 July 1998 (Saturday)
• Age (as of 2023): 25 years
• Birthplace: Patna, Bihar, India
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Nationality: Indian
• Hometown: Nawada district, Bihar, India
• School: Delhi Public School, Patna
• College: College of Commerce, Patna

Family

• Father: Pranav Kumar Pandey (Builder)
• Mother: Suchitra Singh
• Brother: Raj Kishan (Former State Level Cricketer)
• Religion: Hinduism
• Caste: Bhumihar Brahmin
• Address: A bungalow in Rajendra Nagar, Patna
• Hobbies: Playing Table Tennis and Billiards

Controversies

• Was reportedly arrested for reckless driving just before the Under-19 World Cup in 2016. His father was also alleged to be involved in the incident.

Favourite Cricketers

• Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Adam Gilchrist

Relationships & More

• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Affairs/Girlfriends: Rumored to be in a relationship with Aditi Hundia (model)

Net worth

• Approximately 60 Crore (2023)

Salary 2023

• IPL: 15.25 crores (INR)
• BCCI Contract Fee: 1 crore (INR)
• TEST FEE: 15 lakh (INR)
• ODI FEE: 6 lakh (INR)
• T20 FEE: 3 lakh (INR)

Lesser Known Facts About Ishan Kishan

• Smoking: No
• Alcohol: Not Known
• Since the age of 7, Ishan had a deep passion for cricket, even leading his school team to the School Championship in Aligarh.
• He was expelled from school for not taking his studies seriously and frequently punished for drawing cricket fields in his notebooks.
• Ishan and his brother Raj both dreamt of becoming cricketers, with Raj sacrificing his own dream to support Ishan’s aspirations.
• He earned the nickname “Definite” from his friends, inspired by the character “Definite Khan” from the movie ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ (2012).
• Despite being from Bihar, he played cricket for Jharkhand due to Bihar’s disaffiliation with the BCCI.
• He shifted to Jharkhand at the age of 15 and quickly caught the selectors’ attention, earning a spot in the Jharkhand Ranji Team in 2014.
• He idolized MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid and expressed a desire to play for either Chennai Super Kings or Rajasthan Royals.
• Captained the U-19 Indian cricket team to the finals but lost to U-19 West Indies.
• Was picked by ‘Gujarat Lions’ in the 2016 IPL auction for ₹35 lakh at the age of 17.
• In 2018, he nearly lost his right eye due to an injury from a throw by Hardik Pandya during an IPL 11 match.
• He has a superstition of marking his leg guard twice before batting.

Social Media Accounts

• Instagram: Ishan Kishan
• Facebook: Ishan Kishan
• Twitter: Ishan Kishan

FAQ’s

Q. When and where was Ishan Kishan born? A. Ishan Kishan was born on July 18, 1998, in Patna, Bihar, India.

Q. Is Ishan Kishan banned? A. No, Ishan Kishan is not banned. There was a report in 2022 that he could have been banned for 12 ODIs for trying to acquire an unfair advantage, but no action was taken against him.

Q. What is Ishan Kishan’s highest score in T20I cricket? A. Ishan Kishan’s highest score in T20I cricket is 89.

Q. What is Ishan Kishan’s IPL team? A. Ishan Kishan plays for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).