Kamal Ghorui
India’s commanding 61-run win over Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup made headlines for all the right cricketing reasons. But by the end of the evening, the spotlight had gently shifted from Colombo’s turning pitch to a heartwarming development off it. Opener Ishan Kishan is now making news not just for his bat, but for his blossoming relationship with Jaipur-based model Aditi Hundia.During a visit to his ancestral village in Bihar’s Aurangabad, Kishan’s grandfather, Anurag Pandey, spoke candidly about the cricketer’s personal life, effectively putting years of speculation to rest.
“Whoever Ishan chooses to marry, I fully accept- his decision is mine. We are ready to accept whoever Ishan Kishan wants to marry. Aditi is his girlfriend. She is a model. One should accept what makes children happy,” Pandey told ANI.The remarks have fuelled talk that wedding bells may not be far away, although neither Ishan nor Aditi has made any formal announcement. Reports suggest that if anything is planned, it is likely to take place after the conclusion of the World Cup.
Who is Aditi Hundia?
Aditi Hundia (Insta)
Aditi, daughter of a Jaipur businessman, rose to prominence after winning Miss Diva 2018 and later finishing as a finalist at Femina Miss India. She first grabbed public attention among cricket fans during the 2019 IPL season, when cameras frequently caught her cheering from the stands. Social media exchanges between the two only strengthened rumours over time. According to Pandey, she shares a warm bond with the family and once even praised him for looking youthful and energetic after watching one of his interviews.Meanwhile, on the field, Kishan delivered a performance to remember. On a tricky Colombo surface, he smashed 77 off 41 balls, striking at 193. Pakistan attempted to choke India with spin early, but Kishan countered with authority. He slog-swept, reverse-swept and pierced gaps with confidence, scoring 77 of India’s first 88 runs before falling in the ninth over. India finished on 175 for 7, before bundling Pakistan out for 114 to seal a comprehensive 61-run victory.
