Jaipur, April 26 -- Star batter Ishan Kishan has spoken candidly about his mindset during his time out of the national team, saying that only consistent performances with the bat could earn him a return to the Indian setup.

Kishan made a strong return to Indian cricket in 2026 after being dropped in 2024 and losing his BCCI central contract.

Following a break for mental well-being and a comeback through consistent domestic performances, including an impressive showing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he earned his recall to the national side for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

He also took on leadership responsibilities as the stand-in captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 in the absence of Pat Cummins.

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