Srinagar: The controversy surrounding absence of young wicktkeeper batter Ishan Kishan from Team India is not dying down down as the reports have claimed that BCCI has asked left handed batter to play Ranji Trophy in order to make India comeback.
Recently, a report had claimed that Ishan Kishan who had asked a leave from Team India due to mental fatigue was seen partying in Dubai.
After that multiple reports suggested that Kishan may have been dropped from the Afghanistan T20Is despite being available for selection. The reason for that could have been mistrust between him and the team management.
“Absolutely no disciplinary issue. Ishan Kishan was not available for selection. Ishan requested for a break, which we agreed in South Africa. We supported it. He has not yet made himself available. When he is available, he will play domestic cricket and make himself available for selection,” Rahul Dravid told reporters in Mohali to brush aside all thise reports.
Now a report has claimed that the 25-year-old has been given a clear directive to play first-class cricket if he wants to be the first-choice keeper for the England series.
A Cricbuzz report claimed that Kishan might make himself available for Jharkhand’s next fixture against Services in Delhi from January 19 while The Indian Express reported that Kishan is unlikely to play the Ranji Trophy and if not selected for the England series, will straightaway ply his trade for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024.