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‘Not Ready...’- Ishan Kishan Turned Down BCCI's Test Offer Before Contract Snub, Reports

Ishan Kishan Rejected England Test before lossing Central Contract [x.com]Ishan Kishan Rejected England Test before lossing Central Contract [x.com]


In a surprising turn of events, Ishan Kishan, the 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, has made headlines after opting out of the Indian cricket team's Test series against England, despite being given a chance for redemption by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

This decision comes after Kishan cited mental fatigue for his absence from the South Africa series and has been away from international and domestic cricket since.

The BCCI reached out to Kishan during the Test series against England, hoping to fill the gap left by KS Bharat's underperformance.

However, Kishan refused the opportunity, stating he was "not ready to play Test cricket." This refusal paved the way for 23-year-old Dhruv Jurel to make his mark, impressing with his skills in both batting and wicket-keeping and playing a significant role in India's series win.

Jurel's outstanding performance, especially his match-winning 90 in Ranchi, has solidified his position in the team, overshadowing Kishan's absence.

Despite Team India's head coach, Rahul Dravid, and BCCI officials urging Kishan to participate in domestic cricket like the Ranji Trophy to prove his game readiness, Kishan has remained sidelined. This has led to his exclusion from the BCCI's annual central contract, questioning his commitment to the game.

The BCCI has reiterated the importance of domestic cricket participation for national team players, emphasizing that it should not be overshadowed by leagues like the IPL.

Kishan's refusal and lack of domestic cricket involvement have raised concerns over his future in the Indian team. However, there is a glimmer of hope for his comeback if he can showcase exceptional performance in the upcoming IPL 2024, potentially considering him for the T20 World Cup 2024.