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[Watch] 'Birthday Gift Tu Humko De bhai 100 Run Karke…' - Rohit Sharma's Epic Reply to Reporter On Ishan Kishan

image-lk9bdrxkRohit scored a match-winning ton in last match (AP Photo)

Known for his sharp comebacks and humorous demeanor, Rohit Sharma, the captain of Team India, didn't disappoint during the pre-second Test press conference against West Indies. 

When a reporter asked what birthday gift he would give to Ishan Kishan, the Indian captain turned towards the young keeper-batter and cheekily asked, “Kya birthday gift chahiye bhai tereko? [What birthday gift do you want?]

The Ranchi keeper batter, who marked his Test debut in the series' first match in Dominica, celebrated his 25th birthday on Tuesday, July 18. During a media interaction ahead of the second Test at Port of Spain in Trinidad, Rohit was asked if they have planned any birthday gift for Kishan. 


Here’s what Rohit Sharma said in his humorous tone:

“Kya birthday gift chahiye bhai tereko? Sab toh hai [Roughly Translate to: What birthday gift do you need? You have everything]. I will have to ask the team, it will be a team contribution.” 

Rohit Sharma further said that Ishan Kishan could consider giving India a return gift by scoring a century in the second Test. Notably, Ishan Kishan, who made his Test debut against West Indies, returned unbeaten with just one run as India declared shortly after, he embarked on his batting innings.   

“Birthday gift tu humko de bhai 100 run karke [Rather give us a birthday gift by scoring 100]."

Check Rohit's epic reply here:

Beyond the banter, Rohit Sharma took a moment to acknowledge Ishan Kishan's skills as a batter, particularly highlighting the advantage he brings with his left-handed batting style. Rohit further conceded that Kishan's presence adds a valuable dimension to the team. 

"Sometime back, he scored a double hundred in one-day cricket. He has the game and the talent, which we have to bring out. He needs opportunities, is a left-handed batter who likes to play aggressive cricket. I’ve had a clear conversation with him on how I want him to play. We’ve given him freedom as well to express himself.” 

Continuing with his accolades, Rohit Sharma heaped praise on Kishan for his outstanding glove work in the opening Test against West Indies:

"I would like to speak about his keeping; I think he kept really well considering he was playing his first Test match. To keep to [Ravindra] Jadeja and [Ravichandran] Ashwin on a wicket which was turning and bouncing, some balls were staying low as well, I was very impressed with his wicket-keeping skills.” 

With centuries from Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal, coupled with an exceptional bowling display by Ravichandran Ashwin, India registered a resounding victory by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test.

This win puts India 1-0 ahead in the two-match series, and they will aim for a clean sweep when they face the hosts once again in the upcoming second Test, commencing on July 20 at the Port of Spain.