Ishan Kishan, the Indian wicket-keeper batsman, decided to step away from the Indian team before the series against South Africa to focus on his mental well-being.
In recent months, Ishan Kishan has been a topic of discussion in Indian cricket, with his absence from the field raising questions and stirring controversy. Reports from RevSportz now suggest a new angle to the story, indicating that Kishan was discontented with the team management’s decision to favor Jitesh Sharma over him in the T20Is against South Africa.
Before the South Africa series, Kishan had showcased remarkable form with scores of 58, 52, and 0 in the T20I series against Australia following the ICC World Cup 2023. Despite his strong performance, he found himself on the sidelines for the T20Is against South Africa, a move that reportedly left him dissatisfied.
Following this, Ishan Kishan opted out of the Test series against South Africa, citing mental fatigue, and has since remained out of action. While there’s been no word from Kishan about his return, India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, emphasized the importance of the batter playing domestic cricket before making a comeback to the national team. The situation continues to be surrounded by uncertainty, adding to the ongoing discussions and debates in Indian cricket circles.
Currently, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma seem to be the preferred choices for opening the innings in the Indian cricket team. Following them are star batsmen Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. This leaves no room for Ishan Kishan in the top order, prompting the team management to opt for Jitesh, known for his ability to deliver powerful shots in the later part of the innings. According to RevSportz, Kishan expressed displeasure with the change and expressed a desire to leave the squad immediately.
Ishan Kishan gained significant attention after the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam. With KS Bharat struggling with the bat in both matches, fans and the media alike called for Kishan’s inclusion in the team.
Meanwhile, Jitesh has been putting up impressive performances whenever he gets the chance. His skills as a wicket-keeper are noteworthy, as he aims to secure a spot in the upcoming T20 World Cup starting on June 1.
Despite this, there is a glimmer of hope as Kishan has started practicing. He was seen training with Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya at the Reliance Stadium in Baroda. Hardik, recovering from an ankle injury during the ODI World Cup, is expected to return in the upcoming Indian Premier League. The trio is currently under the guidance of former cricketer Kiran More, who confirmed this information to Cricbuzz.
