Patna, Feb. 15 -- Ahead of the high-voltage encounter between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, Ishan Kishan's childhood coach Santosh Kumar expressed confidence in the wicketkeeper-batter's form and mindset.

Last year was phenomenal for Kishan, as he scored 354 runs in his first IPL (Indian Premier League) season with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), including a century against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on his debut in Orange. Later, he cracked two stunning fifties for Nottinghamshire in County Cricket in June.

More exploits in the coming months helped seal Ishan's case, as he cracked a Ranji ton for his state, top-scored in Jharkhand's maiden SMAT title triumph as captain, with 517 runs in ...