Before the series against South Africa, young Ishan Kishan was out of the Indian team citing mental fatigue. The team management then released him but the cricketer has not yet made himself available for selection. Meanwhile, another report is coming out regarding Ishan Kishan, which is quite surprising in itself.
Reports suggest that the wicketkeeper-batsman was unhappy with Jitesh Sharma’s selection in the T20 squad, which could ultimately complicate his place in the playing eleven. meanwhile, Ishaan Kishan Has not played a single match for Jharkhand in Ranji Trophy. He is currently training with Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya at the Reliance Stadium in Baroda and the hope is that he will make a comeback through the IPL.
Kishan, who was absent from five matches for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy, was reportedly unhappy with Jitesh Sharma’s selection in the T20I series against South Africa. Everyone is now speculating that perhaps this is why Kishan had withdrawn his name from the South Africa series.
Discussions regarding Kishan’s return started when the coach Rahul Dravid During the Test against England, KL Rahul was relieved of wicketkeeping duties and he was told to play in the team only as a specialist batsman. Talking about Kishan’s condition, Dravid stressed on his potential to make a comeback.
Dravid said, “Everyone has a way to bounce back. We do not exclude anyone from consideration. I just don’t want to focus on Ishan Kishan’s case. Dravid further informed that Kishan had requested for a break, which the team was ready to grant. He had made it clear that it is not necessary for Kishan to play domestic cricket to make a comeback in the team.
He said, “When he feels ready, he should join cricket and make a comeback, the decision is completely his. We are not putting pressure on him and we will remain connected to him. We are aware of the situation, but he has not started playing yet.”