New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels wicketkeeper/batter Ishan Kishan is on a roll, playing incredibly well in the New Zealand T20I series, while Sanju Samson's recent performances haven't been great.

Ishan, who had a marvellous Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025/26 campaign with Jharkhand, leading them to their first-ever SMAT title, returned to the Indian team after last playing a T20I against Australia in late 2023.

India is currently playing with two wicketkeepers/batters, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, in the playing 11. However, due to Samson's recent struggle in the New Zealand T20I series, questions have arisen about whether he has fallen behind Kishan in the race for wicketkeeper/batter in the Indi...