# Kishan backs No. 3 role after India lose early wickets 2026-08-06T14:55:39+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kishan said he is not focusing on developments outside the team as he settles into India’s No. 3 role, cricinfo.com reports. After India lost early wickets, the batting group moved away from thoughts of a total above 250. Instead, they chose to build a partnership and take the innings deep. His comments point to a change in immediate priorities, from setting an ambitious score early to rebuilding through a longer stand. The report does not provide further details of the match or Kishan’s individual score. ## Coverage - cricinfo.com Tags: batting, India cricket, Ishan Kishan, No. 3 role Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kishan-backs-no-3-role-after-india-lose-early-wickets/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kishan-backs-no-3-role-after-india-lose-early-wickets/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.