Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan, who has been out of the Indian team for a while, is all set for his much-awaited comeback. The opportunity has emerged as Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, among others, are expected to be rested for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.
It is highly likely that Ishan Kishan will get the chance to feature in IND vs BAN T20I series to replace Rishabh Pant, who has been the main wicketkeeper for a long time.
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With 10 Test matches lined up before World Test Championship (WTC) Final, the Indian team management is expected to implement a rotation policy to prevent injuries among key players.
Giving the main wicketkeeper a break and providing Ishan Kishan with an opportunity in the T20 series against Bangladesh makes strategic sense.
Speculation suggests that several of India's key players will be rested for the T20Is against Bangladesh following the Test series. This move aims to keep the regulars fresh and fit for the crucial three-match Test series against New Zealand in October.
Last year, Ishan Kishan withdrew from South Africa tour due to mental fatigue and showed little interest in playing domestic cricket afterward. BCCI weren't pleased with this and took disciplinary action, removing the keeper from the team and revoking his central contract.
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In his bid to return to the national team, Ishan Kishan represented Jharkhand in Buchi Babu Invitation Tournament this season, where he impressed with a strong century against Madhya Pradesh.
Ishan Kishan didn't feature in the first round of Duleep Trophy, but BCCI provided him an opportunity in the second round. He made the most of it, quieting his critics with a brilliant century against India C.