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On Young Players Snubbing Ranji Trophy, Ex-India Star Exposes IPL Factor

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has emphasized the importance of first-class cricket for national team, urging the selectors not to pick players who are neglecting the Ranji Trophy. Chopra feels the selectors should prefer players performing in the domestic circuit, rather than the Indian Premier League. India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been in the news ever since he pulled out of the South Africa Tests last year, citing fatigue.

"Nakhre Nahi Chalenge": Amid Ishan Kishan Row, Jay Shah's Warning To Indian Players

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah made it clear on Wednesday that all centrally contracted cricketers will have to mandatorily play red-ball cricket in the domestic circuit and the management will not tolerate any kind of excuses in the matter. While interacting with the reporters at the sidelines of the renaming ceremony of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Shah pointed out that all players will have to represent their state teams if called upon by coach or captain. The statement came amidst the controversy surrounding Ishan Kishan and reports that suggest that BCCI has asked him to play for Jharkhand in Ranji Trophy.

Could Ishan Kishan Be Axed From BCCI's Central Contracts List? Official Has This To Say

Ishan Kishan has constantly been in the news for the past one month since he took a break midway into India's Tour of South Africa. While the BCCI was supportive of his decision to take a break, what many reports have suggested is that Ishan Kishan's lack of game-time after the Tour ended may have raised a few eyebrows. Despite Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid saying that Ishan Kishan needs to play some form of cricket, to make a national team comeback, Ishan Kishan has been absent from the scene. Despite the ongoing Ranji Trophy campaign, Ishan has not been competing in the premier domestic competition and rather training on his own.

No Ranji Trophy, No IPL: After Ishan Kishan Fiasco, BCCI Takes Stern Step - Report

Jharkhand keeper-batter Ishan Kishan's reluctance to play first-class cricket and focus only on the IPL could prompt the BCCI to make a minimum number of Ranji Trophy games mandatory for players in order to be eligible for the cash-rich league's lucrative auction pool. It has been learnt that BCCI brass has already instructed Kishan to play Jharkhand's last group league game against Rajasthan in Jamshedpur, starting February 16. The manner in which Kishan had skipped match after match after returning midway from South Africa tour citing "travel fatigue" hasn't exactly gone down well with men who matter in the Indian cricket establishment.

Not Ranji Trophy Or IPL! Ishan Kishan To Make A Comeback With This T20 Tournament: Report

The conversation surrounding India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has been dominating headlines since he opted out of the Test series against South Africa back in December 2022. Kishan cited 'personal reasons' to not play in the two-match Test series against the Proteas and he has not featured in the national side since then. With the T20 World Cup taking place this year, his absence was viewed as a major concern for his career but according to a latest report, he is all set to play a T20 tournament before representing Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. A report from Dainik Bhaskar claimed that Kishan took the break to give time to his family and will now play in the DY Patil tournament in Mumbai.

BCCI Issues Strict Ranji Trophy Mandate Amid Ishan Kishan Row: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly issued a strong mandate to its players who are not part of international assignments or undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy. The board wants all the fit players, not playing for the senior national team, to feature in the Ranji Trophy for their teams. The verdict comes from the Indian board amid the ongoing debate around the situation of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan who remains reluctant to play in the Ranji Trophy despite being fit.

"Certain Players In IPL Mode": Report Says BCCI Unhappy With Stars' Ranji Trophy Snub

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly unhappy with certain players' reluctance to play in the Ranji Trophy. While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been working hard to fore a comeback into the Indian team, with ther former even scoring a few tons in the process, there are certain players who aren't playing First Class cricket despite being made to sit out. The board, understandably, isn't pleased with those giving the Ranji Trophy a miss and is reportedly looking to communicate the same to the players.

"This Is National Duty, You Can't...": Ex Pakistan Star's Dig At 'Mentally Fatigued' Ishan Kishan

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has questioned India youngster Ishan Kishan's decision to take a break from the sport, citing mental fatigue. Kishan had pulled himself out of the India squad for the Test series against South Africa in December 2023. The wicketkeeper-batter was then ignored for the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan. Speaking on the issue, India head coach Rahul Dravid said that the player did not make himself available for selection, and will now have to play domestic cricket to get back into the side.

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On Young Players Snubbing Ranji Trophy, Ex-India Star Exposes IPL Factor

"Nakhre Nahi Chalenge": Amid Ishan Kishan Row, Jay Shah's Warning To Indian Players

Could Ishan Kishan Be Axed From BCCI's Central Contracts List? Official Has This To Say

No Ranji Trophy, No IPL: After Ishan Kishan Fiasco, BCCI Takes Stern Step - Report

Not Ranji Trophy Or IPL! Ishan Kishan To Make A Comeback With This T20 Tournament: Report

BCCI Issues Strict Ranji Trophy Mandate Amid Ishan Kishan Row: Report

"Certain Players In IPL Mode": Report Says BCCI Unhappy With Stars' Ranji Trophy Snub

"This Is National Duty, You Can't...": Ex Pakistan Star's Dig At 'Mentally Fatigued' Ishan Kishan