Cricket
Just two days before the World Cup final, a tragedy happened. Ishan's cousin brother and his brother-in-law passed away in a car accident, leaving the cricketer devastated with the loss.
After hearing the sad demise of his loved ones, he wanted to go home and be there quickly with his family members, but he chose to serve his country while in grief.
"Anarth ho gaya. Hum log bahut badi musibat mein hain (Something terrible has happened. We are in a very big problem)," Kishan's father told Times of India ahead of the final. "We are all in shock. Ishan wanted to visit us, but he couldn't return because of the final. He is absolutely distraught," Pranav Pandey further said.
After hearing the news, Ishan's practise session was not up to the mark; there was no energy inside him, and his batting sessions didn't go as long as usual. Several players of the Indian team came up to Kishan to put an arm around his shoulder.
Ishan Kishan played even while in grief, and he went on to win the match, helping his team lift the T20 WC. He delivered a blistering knock of 54 runs in just 25 balls. This showed his winner's mindset and his true fighting spirit.
From personal loss to World Cup glory, Kishan's story is all about courage and bravery. Not only did he play, but he also delivered, and he made a true statement that anything is possible. Sometimes the toughest battles are fought off the field, too.