However, the current IPL campaign has been a complete contrast to the glorious 2020 season for Kishan. The former India U19 captain has struggled to make any impact at all with the bat in both the India and UAE leg. So far, this season, he has only scored 107 runs in eight innings at a disappointing average of 13.37. With less than a month left for the World Cup, his form is set to worry the Men in Blue's team management. Indian captain Virat Kohli is evidently concerned and was seen consoling the youngster after Royal Challengers Banglore's (RCB) victory against Kishan's MI. Kohli was seen giving a pep talk to a visibly distraught Kishan on the ground. Even MI captain Rohit Sharma offered words of reassurance for Kishan in the post-match presentation. He said "He's a talented player. He's had a terrific IPL last year. We want to back his natural game which is why he came up the order above Surya. Don't want to put too much pressure on the guy. Relatively young, making his way in international cricket."Kishan, scored just nine runs before Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed him as the defending champions stumbled to a 54-run defeat against RCB. MI find themselves sitting in 7th place on the table with just eight points to their name after 10 games. They will be next seen in action on Tuesday when they face Punjab Kings in Abu Dhabi.Ishu almost cried 😕 pic.twitter.com/82LUj7GVcg
— Neil💫 (@RohitsBoy) September 26, 2021