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IPL May Not Be Enough For Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan To Make India Comeback. Report Reveals Details

The future remains uncertain for Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, who were axed from the BCCI contract list that was released recently. "Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were not considered for the annual contracts in this round of recommendations," a statement from BCCI said. Though there was no further explanation of their absence, despite the duo being in the scheme of things with the Indian cricket team for the last one year, one line in the BCCI press release gave enough hint about the cause of their contract termination. "The BCCI has recommended that all athletes give precedence to participating in domestic cricket during periods when they are not representing the national team," the BCCI press release .

On IPL vs Test Debate, Sourav Ganguly Namedrops Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar In Massive Take

Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly said that an Indian Premier League (IPL) career can exist for a cricketer alongside stints in first-class cricket. Amid the controversy surrounding BCCI not offering central contracts to Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan over non-participation in domestic cricket, Ganguly mentioned that there are many players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and even Australia's David Warner who have successfully balanced both red-ball and white-ball cricket. He even recalled how he along with Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar used to play both formats during their playing days.

Shreyas Iyer Flops On Domestic Cricket Return Amid BCCI Contract Row, Dismissed For...

Shreyas Iyer could manage to score just 3 runs off 8 balls before he was clean bowled by Sandeep Warrier during the Ranji Trophy semi-final match between Mumbai and Tamil Nadu on Sunday. It was Iyer's first domestic match after he was not given a central contract by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision has created quite stir among both fans and experts alike with many thinking that the decision to exclude Iyer and Ishan Kishan was correct and it can serve as an example for younger cricketers who may look to prioritise the IPL over playing red-ball cricket.

"If You Don't Value...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Blunt Take On Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer Row

The dropping of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan by the BCCI from its central contract list has triggered a worldwide debate. Many have come in favour of the players and criticised the board for taking such a stern action against the top players. While many have supported the BCCI for maintaining their strong stance and setting up an example for other players. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal also backed the BCCI and stated that such an action was required to punish the players for ignoring the board's orders.

Shreyas Iyer "Skipped IPL For World Cup, Took Painkiller": Report Reveals Star's Side Of Story Post BCCI Axing

Shreyas Iyer, the talented batter from Mumbai, is in the line of fire after the BCCI fired him, and his Indian cricket teammate Ishan Kishan, from the annual contracts. Shreyas Iyer was part of the national team till very recently in the first two Tests against England. However, he was dropped for the last three Tests after a run of poor scores. Later, he skipped a Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai as he claimed he was having a back issue. However, a report in The Indian Express, said the NCA gave a contradictory fitness report on him.

"No One Is Bigger Than Game": World Cup Winner Backs BCCI Over Contract Row

Former Indian cricket team pacer Madan Lal, who was part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, has praised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for terminating star duo Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer's central contracts. While the BCCI didn't reveal the reason behind the decision to axe Kishan and Iyer, reports have claimed that the board was not happy with the players after both decided to skip domestic games for their state teams, despite being cleared fit by the NCA. Lal lauded BCCI over the polarising move, saying that playing domestic cricket should be made compulsory for those who prioritise IPL over First Class matches.

"Jay Shah, Roger Binny, Selector Need To...": Sourav Ganguly's Direct Message On Ishan Kishan's Contract Termination

The dropping of Shreys Iyer and Ishan Kishan by the BCCI from its central contract is being seen as the national governing body sending out a clear message on the importance of domestic cricket. Both the cricketers for various reasons missed their respective state's Ranji Trophy matches and later found themselves out of the contract list. Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, who was also a former BCCI president, had a message for current secretary Jay Shah and president Roger Binny on the subject.

BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Was Furious With Shreyas Iyer, Claims Report. Reveals Details

Since the last one week, the one news which has made a lot of noise is the exclusion of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the BCCI's latest annual contract list. The two stars have been strongly in BCCI scheme of things in the past one year. They were part of important events and till very recently played in the Indian cricket team. Ishan Kishan was last part of the squad that toured South Africa before he went on a break while Iyer was part of the first two Tests against England, before he was dropped.

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IPL May Not Be Enough For Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan To Make India Comeback. Report Reveals Details

On IPL vs Test Debate, Sourav Ganguly Namedrops Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar In Massive Take

Shreyas Iyer Flops On Domestic Cricket Return Amid BCCI Contract Row, Dismissed For...

"If You Don't Value...": Ex-Pakistan Star's Blunt Take On Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer Row

Shreyas Iyer "Skipped IPL For World Cup, Took Painkiller": Report Reveals Star's Side Of Story Post BCCI Axing

"No One Is Bigger Than Game": World Cup Winner Backs BCCI Over Contract Row

"Jay Shah, Roger Binny, Selector Need To...": Sourav Ganguly's Direct Message On Ishan Kishan's Contract Termination

BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Was Furious With Shreyas Iyer, Claims Report. Reveals Details