Colombo, Feb. 15 -- After Team India thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs at the Group A match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Ishan Kishan reflected on the challenges of batting on a tricky surface and the importance of backing his strengths in a high-pressure India-Pakistan contest.

During the post-match presentation ceremony, Kishan, who got 'Player of the Match' for his blistering 77, said that "The wicket was not that easy. Sometimes, you have to believe and focus on your strengths. I was watching the ball, sticking to my strengths and running as much as possible," Kishan said.

He highlighted the work he has put into improving his offside game to better control the bowlers' lines. "I worked a lot on my off-side game, so I can have them bow...