‘You flopped for a month, I was out for two years’: Ishan & Abhishek’s playful banter after T20 World Cup win

Ahmedabad (The Uttam Hindu): There's an atmosphere of celebration in the Indian camp after defeating New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek Sharma, who stole the show with a stormy half-century in this title match, and dashing batsman Ishan Kishan became part of an interesting incident at the press conference. Both players were seen fighting with each other in front of the media to answer a question. This funny banter between the two caught the attention of everyone present there. What was that question that made both players so eager to express their pain? Let us tell you the whole story.

Competition on the question: 'You were out of form for 1 month, I was out for 2 years...'

In fact, during the press conference after the final, a journalist asked a question that seemed a little off-topic. He asked how someone can overcome a bad time, and what message he had for the general public. Upon hearing this serious question, Abhishek Sharma immediately grabbed the microphone and said he could give a better answer. Upon hearing this, Ishan Kishan interrupted him, saying he could also give a better answer, as Abhishek had only been out of form for a month, while he had been out of the team for two years. Abhishek quipped that for him, even that one month was equivalent to a year and a half.

Abhishek Sharma's pain spilled out: 'In bad times, the influence of company is most important'

After this entertaining debate, Abhishek Sharma gave a thorough answer to the question, explaining that what matters most in difficult times is the company you keep. Sharing his own experience, he said that even when he wasn't scoring runs and had self-doubts, the people around him, including his support staff and teammates, had no doubts. Everyone had complete faith in him and constantly encouraged him. Abhishek believes that whether in cricket or everyday life, the positive people around you play the biggest role in helping you overcome difficult times.

Ishan Kishan reveals his secret: 'Believe in yourself, stay away from negative people'

Following Abhishek, Ishan Kishan also shared his thoughts on the matter, recalling his days of struggle. Ishan explained that maintaining self-confidence during difficult times is crucial, as the pressure increases when one is caught in the vortex of self-doubt. Referring to his experience in domestic cricket, he said that helping others during difficult times teaches a lot, and that goodness often comes back to you. Ishan clearly stated that one should always keep good company and stay away from negative people who say negative things even in jest, as such things directly impact the mind.