Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan’s dreams of making his comeback to India side has been dented as he is doubtful for the opening game of the Duleep Trophy. The out-of-favour star was set to feature in the domestic tournament that is scheduled to begin from September 5. Kishan was sidelined from the national side since early 2024 when he refused to play Ranji Trophy.
Ishan Kishan doubtful for Duleep Trophy starter
As per Cricbuzz, Ishan Kishan is believed to be carrying an injury . He only played two games in the Buchi Babu Invitational tournament as Jharkhand was knocked out in the league stage. The report states that it is unclear at present if Kishan will participate in the second half of the tournament. Further, the report claims that Kerala keeper-batter Sanju Samson, who hasn’t been named in any of the four teams, is expected to be named as Kishan’s replacement.
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Roadblock in Ishan Kishan’s India comeback
Kishan had been asked by the selectors to resume playing domestic red-ball cricket in order to be in contention for a spot in India’s Test side. However, with this injury, the situation becomes more complex for Kishan. He was excluded from the BCCI’s Central Contracts list earlier this year after he refused to participate in the Ranji Trophy. That resulted in the keeper-batter being sidelined so far, including the T20 World Cup, IND vs ZIM and IND vs SL series.
The injury comes as an additional blow to Kishan who already faces a steep challenge in making his India return.
