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Ishan Kishan Set for NCA S&C Program Before West Indies Tour: Reports

image-lj11e6tyIshan Kishan. (AP Photo)

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is set to join the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for a Strength & Conditioning (S&C) program ahead of India's forthcoming tour of the West Indies. 

The tour consists of two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is, taking place from July 12 to August 13. The S&C program aims to enhance the players' physical strength prior to their departure on July 3.

Kishan did not participate in the WTC final, as KS Bharat was chosen as the wicketkeeper in the playing XI. Alongside Kishan, several other contracted players will also attend the NCA for Strength & Conditioning sessions before the West Indies tour. The Jharkhand-based cricketer declined the opportunity to lead the East Zone team in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, preferring to focus on other aspects of his game.

A source close to Kishan stated that he has been a regular member of the Indian team since December and took a brief break after the World Test Championship final. The source confirmed that Kishan will arrive at the NCA early next week to concentrate on training and preparations for the West Indies tour, where he is expected to be a part of the squad.

"Ishan has been a part of the Indian team on a regular basis since last December and took a short break upon arrival from England after the World Test Championship final,"  a source close to the cricketer said on Saturday.


"He will check into the NCA in the early days of the next week and focus on his training and preparations for the West Indies tour which he is expected to be a part of,"  the source added.

It is worth noting that during breaks between international series, players often visit the NCA in Bengaluru for fitness updates. Kishan's most recent competitive match was on May 26 for the Mumbai Indians, and since he will not be participating in the Duleep Trophy, his next appearance is likely to be in July.