Reports: “Ishan wasn’t happy that he was travelling without much game time”, reason why Ishan Kishan hasn’t been selected for Afghanistan T20I series.

The BCCI selectors recently finalized the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, drawing attention for the exclusion of prominent Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Kishan, who recently took a break from cricket citing mental fatigue, will not be part of the Afghanistan series. A BCCI source shed light on a potential reason for Kishan’s absence, suggesting a rift with the team management.

According to the source quoted by NDTV, Kishan expressed discontent over traveling without sufficient game time, opting to take a break and engage in vacationing. The source hinted at the selectors possibly looking beyond Kishan for future engagements, raising the question of his inclusion in the England Test series where KS Bharat is expected to return as the wicketkeeper.

As the India versus Afghanistan T20I series approaches, marking the final showdown before the much-anticipated 2024 T20 World Cup in June, the Indian cricket team faces a crucial selection phase. The spotlight is on the return of experienced stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the T20I arena, both absent since the 2022 T20 World Cup. In contrast, Ishan Kishan, who took a break during the India versus South Africa series for personal reasons, finds himself sidelined in the shortest format. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma are designated as the two wicketkeepers for the upcoming series and the IPL, setting the stage for the selection of the Indian squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup.