After Rahul Dravid's 'Play Domestic Cricket' Message, Ishan Kishan's State Association Says He "Hasn't Contacted"

12.01.2024 - 06:53 sports.ndtv.com

The one Indian cricket team player who is being about the most these days is Ishan Kishan. He was part of the Indian squad for the South Africa Tour.

However, mid-Tour Ishan Kishan returned home for a break. Then he was not picked for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series, and speculations and reports said that he might have been ignored due to disciplinary issue.

However, Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid refuted such claims but also suggested that Ishan Kishan will have to play domestic cricket before making a comeback. "No Absolutely not (no disciplinary action).

Ishan Kishan was not available for selection. Ishan Kishan requested for a break in South Africa, which we agreed to and supported, recognised.

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