Why Ishan Kishan Has Withdrawn From India vs South Africa Test Series

Star India batter Ishan Kishan has withdrawn from the India vs South Africa Test series, starting from December 26 onwards.

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 18 Dec 2023 11:07 AM (IST)

Star India batter Ishan Kishan has withdrawn from the India vs South Africa Test series, starting from December 26 onwards.

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BCCI has officially declared that Ishan Kishan has submitted a request to be excused from the forthcoming IND vs SA two-match Test series.

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The selectors have opted for young wicket-keeper-batsman KS Bharat to replace Ishan Kishan for the upcoming IND vs SA Test series.

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Ishan Kishan has formally requested BCCI for his release from India's Test squad for forthcoming IND vs SA two-match Test series, citing 'personal reasons'.

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Ishan Kishan hasn't played a match for the Indian cricket team across formats since the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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During the World Cup, KL Rahul served as the wicketkeeper, and it is highly likely that team India management might choose him as the primary wicketkeeper in IND vs SA Test series, replacing Bharat.

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India’s updated squad for IND vs SA Test series: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna, KS Bharat (wk).

Published at : 18 Dec 2023 11:06 AM (IST)

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