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<p>Ishan Kishan’s unexpected response while praising Afghanistan’s players has gone viral on social media. The India wicketkeeper-batter said “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim” while answering a question about the Afghan players before the third and final T20I between India and Afghanistan on Wednesday.</p> <h4><strong>Ishan Kishan’s Viral Afghanistan Response</strong></h4> <p>The India-Afghanistan T20I series was played under the “Friendship Cup” theme, with players from both teams sharing several friendly moments during the contest.</p> <p>Before the series finale on Wednesday, Kishan was asked about the passion and approach of the Afghanistan players. His unexpected opening response left those present amused.</p> <p>“First of all, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim,” Kishan said.</p> <h4><strong>WATCH: Ishan Kishan’s 'Bismillah' Moment</strong></h4> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdYRV8xOlC1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdYRV8xOlC1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by ABP SPORTS (@abpsportsofficial)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p> <script src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js" async=""></script> </p> <p>The India batter then explained why he enjoys playing against the Afghan team and praised the relationships he has developed with several of their players through the Indian Premier League.</p> <p>“It’s always good to play against them. We play together in the IPL as well. Everyone knows what nice people they are. It’s always good to learn from them,” Kishan said.</p> <p>Kishan also mentioned Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, his Mumbai Indians teammate, while discussing the help he receives from him during batting sessions.</p> <p>“I play with Nabi Bhai in the Mumbai Indians. He helps me a lot during batting sessions. Everything is positive. That’s why we enjoy playing against Afghanistan,” he added.</p> <p>The video of Kishan’s response has since attracted attention online, with his opening phrase becoming the standout moment from the interaction.</p> <h3><strong>Ishan Kishan’s Performance In Afghanistan Series</strong></h3> <p>Kishan made useful contributions with the bat during the series. He scored 42 off 32 balls in the first T20I, hitting five fours and a six.</p> <p>In the second T20I, he remained unbeaten on 38, striking three fours and two sixes. Those innings took his tally to 80 runs from the first two matches.</p> <p>Kishan did not manage to convert either innings into a half-century. India and Afghanistan subsequently completed their three-match T20I series on Thursday.</p> <p>The viral interaction has now emerged as another talking point from a series that featured a strong emphasis on the friendship between the two teams.</p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NcolpKvsIPc?si=j0exs43MPISg3gRo" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>

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CARDIFF, Wales : Jos Buttler became the first batter to score 15,000 career Twenty20 runs as England beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Cardiff on Thursday to take an ... The post Buttler reaches 15,000 T20 runs as England seal Sri Lanka series appeared first on Stad Al Doha .

In a recent development, Pakistan has opted out of the Asian Champions Trophy, prompting Hockey India to confirm that the tournament will proceed as scheduled. General Secretary Bhola Nath Singh emphasized that the venue and schedule will remain unchanged, despite Pakistan's request for a neutral location. The decision was made by the Pakistan Hockey Federation to ensure player safety amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. If Pakistan does not participate, Hockey India plans to replace them with one of the reserve teams. Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding situation.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir said 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for his chance in the senior team, stressing that players who have performed consistently over the last few years will remain ahead of newcomers.

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Caleb Serong will go head-to-head with his younger brother Jai at a sold-out crowd at the SCG on Friday night. Their family can’t lose, no matter what the result is. The thing is – they can’t win, either.