One of the best performers from the ODI sequence towards West Indies, Ishan Kishan really made the alternatives afforded to him rely, scoring three fifties within the 3 ODI matches towards West Indies. Ishan, who was additionally named the Player of the Series for his heroics, turned up for a chat with West Indies legend Brian Lara after the match and was additionally joined by Shubman Gill. During the chat, Ishan recalled a second when Lara had despatched him a DM on Instagram, leaving the Indian wicket-keeper batter shocked.

During the chat with Lara, Ishan admitted that he could not digest the truth that the nice Brian Lara had despatched him a message.

“I think for me, the most important things are the stories I’ve heard. I have heard that you always used to bat till lunch and if you are there on the pitch, you go to practice and then again come to bat. So that is something to learn from you,” Ishan advised Lara.

“And I was very excited to… you know, once you texted me on Instagram and I was actually in shock, like how come you texted me? Such a legend of this game texted me and I was very happy about it,” Ishan stated in a video shared by the BCCI.

All ears when the speaks

– @BrianLara in dialog with @ShubmanGill & @ishankishan51 on the Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad- By @ameyatilak

Full Conversation – https://t.co/xWbvEz9kjU #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/AOLgonqyGE

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 2, 2023

The third ODI between India and West Indies was held on the Brian Lara stadium. To rating a half-century on the venue, therefore, was of unbelievable honour for Ishan.

“Performing here where your name is there on the board was really special for me. And, you know, I love to watch highlights and I’ve seen your innings, how you used to play and hit those shots. So I’m actually happy to perform here,” he stated.

With the ODI sequence carried out and dusted, India and West Indies now give attention to the 5-match T20I sequence, starting Thursday.