Why Ishan Kishan is thriving away from Mumbai Indians: Ambati Rayudu explains SRH superstar's career-best IPL 2026 season
Ishan Kishan is experiencing a remarkable IPL season with Sunrisers Hyderabad after leaving Mumbai Indians. His performance has improved significantly, attributed to better shot selection and leadership experience. Ambati Rayudu highlights that the pressure of competing with established stars at Mumbai may have hindered Kishan's growth.
- ▪Ishan Kishan is currently fifth in the Orange Cap standings with 569 runs in 14 matches.
- ▪He has achieved a strike rate of 178.36 and an average of 40.64 this season.
- ▪Ambati Rayudu noted that Kishan's growth was stunted by the pressure of competing with superstars at Mumbai Indians.
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