In a recent podcast interview with PTI, Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav discussed the selection of Ishan Kishan for the T20 World Cup 2026 team, highlighting the importance of instinctual decision-making in team building. Yadav mentioned that at the time, Jitesh Sharma had been with the team for some time, making the choice a bit challenging; however, an aggressive opener was deemed necessary for the team's top order. He recounted how he encouraged Ishan over the phone by saying, ‘Chhotu, you will win the World Cup.' Ishan's reply reflected his determination, asking, ‘Will you trust me?’, to which Suryakumar confidently responded, ‘Sure, let’s do it.’