A light-hearted conversation between India’s out-of-favour batter Ishan Kishan and ex-international umpire Anil Chaudhary has gone viral on social media. In the video, Chaudhary complimented Kishan on his matured approach while appealing from behind the wickets.
Kishan retorted in his signature humorous manner, crediting his sophisticated way of refraining from unnecessary appeals—something he jokingly associated with Pakistan’s wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan.
Hilarious Take of Ishan Kishan on Appealing
During their conversation, Chaudhary pointed out how Kishan had changed his style over the years.
“You played so many games under my umpiring. You have grown up now. You also appeal when required. Earlier, you used to appeal a lot. How did this change come?” asked Chaudhary.
Kishan, in his characteristic playful manner, responded with a sharp observation.
“Mujhe lagta hai umpire log smart ho gaye hain. Har baar karenge (appeal) toh phir unn log out ko bhi not out de denge. Isse achha ek baar karo, jab hai tab call karo, aap log ko bhi confidence rahega ki sahi time pe hi call karte hain… Warna abhi (Mohammad) Rizwan type kuch karunga toh phir aap log ek bhi baar nahi denge (out) [I think the umpires have become smarter. If they keep doing it repeatedly, they might even start giving out decisions as not out. It’s better to make the call just once and at the right time so that even you (umpires) have confidence in your decision. Otherwise, if I do something like Rizwan, then you might give it not out despite being out],” he said.
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Ishan Kishan Opines About Umpiring
Asked to comment on umpiring standards, Kishan gave his frank take.
“To be very honest, there are certain umpires we are happy to see officiating in matches. However, there is always room for improvement. I feel that the new umpires coming in should be more confident while making decisions. They should not overthink the consequences, but if they believe a batter is out, they should make the call without being influenced by appeals or other factors.”
Kishan’s comments and the banter with Chaudhary have elicited laughter from fans, with the video widely shared on social media. The exchange reflects the light-hearted nature of Kishan while cleverly pointing out the psychology involved in appealing in cricket.
