Ishan Kishan "Will Walk Into Playing XI...": Top Cricket Official's Huge Hint For Indian Cricket Team Star

13.01.2024 - 04:43 sports.ndtv.com

Despite the India vs Afghanistan T20I series going on, which has Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli coming back into the format, the one Indian cricket team star who is being discussed the most is Ishan Kishan.

The talented wicketkeeper-batter returned home mid-way from India's Tour of South Africa after he asked for a break. Later on, he was not picked for the T20I series against Afgahanistan.

He has not been named in the first two Tests against England. There were reports that Ishan Kishan has some dislinary issue for which he was not being picked.

Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid, however said, that was not the case. He added that Ishan Kishan has not made himself available for selection.

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