Ishan Kishan
In short
An Indian international cricketer playing for the Indian national team and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is currently in the news as he prepares to face New Zealand in the first T20I in Christchurch today.
Who they are now
He is a top-order batter and wicket-keeper for India. He also captains Jharkhand in domestic cricket and served as the stand-in captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad during the first half of the 2026 IPL season.
Why they are in the news
He is trending because he is nearing major T20 records ahead of the New Zealand series and is a key player in the opening match today.
An example of their work
He recently reached the number one spot in the ICC Men's T20I batting rankings. He achieved this by overtaking his teammate Abhishek Sharma.