Ishan Kishan is focused on the present, and wants to enjoy every opportunity he gets, irrespective of the level he is playing in.

He's currently captaining Jharkhand in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy , and began with a back-to-the-wall century, his ninth in first-class cricket, to rescue his side after the top order wobbled against Tamil Nadu on a greenish surface in Coimbatore.

Kishan ended the opening day unbeaten on 125, having faced 183 deliveries. This helped Jharkhand end strongly on 307 for 6, with the pair of Kishan and Sahil Raj having added an unbroken 150-run stand for the seventh wicket.

"At this stage, I need to be very smart," he said after the day's play. "You need to understand the importance of the Ranji Trophy. You need to understand the importance of these matches wh

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