A World Cup berth was not the focus of Ishan Kishan after breaking records

Kishan produced an excellent audition for one of the two opening spots as he tore into every part of the world-class Bangladesh bowling attack to build himself up to a brilliant 210 in the third and final ODI at Chattogram.

The 24-year-old broke several records in the process as he scored the equal fifth-highest score in the history of men’s ODI cricket, but none more impressive than claiming Chris Gayle’s record as the fastest double-hundred in the 50s. cricket reaches 200 in just 126 deliveries.

However, Kishan remained defiant after India’s dominant 227-run victory and insisted he still has a lot of work to do if he is to ensure he remains in the XI for next year’s 50-over World Cup in India.

“I don’t know, I don’t think about these things,” Kishan said.

“All I can do is perform when I get the chance. I don’t want to talk.

“I want to let my bat do the talking. Whether there’s a place for me or not.”

India will be well equipped in the opening matches of ODI cricket with skipper Rohit Sharma and the experienced duo of Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul capable of batting at the top order.

That means Kishan may have to find a different route into India’s strong batting order, and the confident left-hander knows he has time on his side, having now played just 10 ODIs for his country.

“I think other players can also cope by batting in different positions. As a young player, I can’t complain and demand that you have to hit me in this position,” Kishan said.

“At this level it’s all about taking advantage of the opportunities you’re given. That’s how great players are made.

“(Coach) Rahul Dravid was very happy. He also knows that he cannot give a chance to everyone who wants to play, who wants to do well. Because we already have such a good side.”

And while most batsmen would have been content to reach the lofty heights that Kishan managed and reach a score of over 200, the classy batter admitted that he conceded a few runs when he was dismissed in the 36th over.

“I still feel when I got out there were 15 overs left and I could have made 300 as well,” Kishan told the host during the innings.

“The price was too good to beat. My intention was very clear: if the ball is there, I will go for it.”