Indian star Ishan Kishan, who was ignored in the India squad for the England Test Series 2025, has made a remarkable debut at the County Championship 2025. Nottinghamshire signed on a short-term contract to make up for Kyle Verreynne’s absence as he is away for international duty. His aggressive batting against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge on 23 June 2026 turned heads as he made his remarkable debut for county cricket.

Ishan Kishan’s Dream Debut At County Championship

Ishan Kishan came at number six and scored 87 runs off 98 balls, with 12 fours and a six. This resulted in a strike rate close to 89, marking a dream debut for Kishan. His innings were marked by fearless stroke play, which helped stabilise and boost the team’s total to overcome 450 runs.

Ishan Kishan’s dream debut eventually ended by England spinner Dom Bess, and he narrowly missed a century. However, it doesn’t overshadow the outstanding performance he gave yesterday.

Out Of The Indian Squad Since…

Before his county stint, Ishan Kishan had been out of the Indian team since December 2023, after he decided to opt out for the South Africa Test Series. Although he has played only two Tests for India with a fifty to his name, Kishan is known for his attacking skills in limited-overs cricket. He boasts an ODI average over 42 with a double century and nearly 800 T20I runs at a strike rate of 124. His recent IPL season with Sunrisers Hyderabad was productive, scoring 354 runs at an average of 35.40 and a strike rate above 152, including a century.

Future Hopes For Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan’s strong start in England comes at a great time as he aims to stay in the selectors’ frame for future India matches, having recently reclaimed a BCCI central contract in the C-grade bracket.

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In the history of One Day International (ODI) cricket, scoring a double century was once a rare achievement, but it has become more common in recent years. As of now, several cricketers have reached this milestone.

Here is a list of some notable players who have scored double centuries in ODI cricket:

1. Rohit Sharma:
   • 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014, which is the highest individual score in ODIs.
   • 209 runs against Australia in 2013.
   • 208* runs against Sri Lanka in 2017
2. Martin Guptill:
   • 237* runs against West Indies in 2015
3. Sachin Tendulkar:
   • 200* runs against South Africa in 2010
4. Shubman Gill:
   • 208 runs against New Zealand in 2023
5. Ishan Kishan:
   • 210 runs against Bangladesh in 2022
6. Glenn Maxwell:
   • 201* runs against Afghanistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup
7. Amelia Kerr:
   • 232* runs against Ireland in 2018
8. Belinda Clark:
   • 229* runs against Denmark in 1997, the first female cricketer to achieve this feat
9. Virender Sehwag, Chris Gayle, and Fakhar Zaman are also among the players who have scored double centuries in ODI cricket

Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most double centuries by any player in ODI cricket, with three to his name. His remarkable performances have solidified his place as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time.The evolution of the game towards more aggressive batting has seen an increase in double centuries being scored, showcasing the exceptional talent and skill of modern-day cricketers.It is worth noting that achieving a double century in ODI cricket requires not only exceptional skill but also immense concentration and stamina, making it a remarkable feat in the world of cricket.