IPL 2019: Predicting the backup wicket-keeper of each team

#3 Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians)

Ishan Kishan kept the wickets for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2018.

Ishan Kishan grabbed the spotlight during IPL 2017 playing for the Gujarat Lions franchise. He played fearless cricket and tried to smash every ball over the boundary line. Later on, Mumbai Indians bought him in 2018 at a high price, because of his batting and wicket-keeping skills.

Mumbai Indians have Quinton de Kock in their side who will play the role of the front-line wicket-keeper. Kishan could be the backup keeper for them in IPL 2019 as he had kept wickets for Mumbai in 2018.

Kishan proved that he is a fearless wicket-keeper as well during the last edition of IPL. In a league match, a throw from Hardik Pandya hit Kishan near his eyes while he was donning the gloves. This accident forced him to leave the field. However, he came back in the next match with the same aggression and kept the wickets for his side. Thus, Kishan will be a great back-up wicket-keeping option for the Mumbai Indians.