Before the start of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Ishan Kishan’s mother, Suchitra Singh, expressed high expectations for the team. Speaking to a news agency, Kishan’s mother said that the ‘Men in Blue’ have performed very well so far. She added that there is bound to be excitement in the game since it is played on Chhath Puja.
“…Our wish from Chhath Maiya is that the Indian team brings the World Cup… There are very high expectations from the team. India has done very well so far. Today is Chhath, and there is a match on the same day, so today is bound to be exciting…,” Suchitra said.
On the other hand, Kishan’s father said that they are very happy that the wicketkeeper-batter is in the 15-member squad.
“We are very happy that Ishan (Kishan) is in the 15-member squad. It depends on the team management to decide who needs to play. Every player has their own role. The coach and captain will decide who plays in the first eleven,” Kishan’s father said.
He further added that Kishan called him a few days back and said that there is a very positive atmosphere inside the dressing room.
“I talked to Ishan (Kishan) three days ago. He said that everyone is very happy, and there is a very positive atmosphere inside the dressing room,” he said.
Meanwhile, India speedster Mohammed Siraj’s mother wished the ‘Men in Blue’ for their final match against Australia on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj’s mother, Shabana Begum, said, “All the best to Team India.”
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s coach, Sukhwinder Singh Bawa, said that the people of the country will get the chance to celebrate after 12 years.
