He respects the game: Ashwin backs Ishan Kishan for 2026 T20 WC

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said that wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan's selection in India's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup was a reward for the respect he has shown towards the game. Sharing his thoughts in a YouTube video, Ashwin described Kishan's comeback as a blessing from cricket itself. "He has given cricket the respect it deserves," he said.