Cricket fans across India are eagerly waiting to see when Ishan Kishan will make his return to Team India. However, it looks like the wait might be a bit longer. The talented wicketkeeper-batsman was set to play in the Duleep Trophy from September 5, but recent reports suggest that he has been ruled out of the tournament’s first match.
Why Is Ishan Out?
The big question on everyone’s mind is, why is Ishan not playing? While there has been no official statement on the matter, sources from Cricbuzz hint that an injury might be the reason behind his exclusion from the opening match. Whether this injury will keep him out of further games or if he’ll be back later in the tournament is still unclear.
Possible Replacement for Ishan in the Duleep Trophy
Ishan was a part of the India D team, led by Shreyas Iyer, in the Duleep Trophy. With his unavailability for the first match, there is speculation that Sanju Samson might step in to fill the gap. Interestingly, Sanju was not initially included in any of the teams announced for the Duleep Trophy, so this could be his chance to shine.
What About the Bangladesh Test Series?
Another pressing question is whether Ishan Kishan will be selected for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Selection for the series will happen after the first match of the Duleep Trophy, but with Ishan missing the opener, his chances of making the squad seem uncertain. If Ishan doesn’t make it to the Test series, fans can hope to see him in the later matches of the Duleep Trophy, depending on his fitness and recovery.
