Ishan Kishan Ignored by BCCI: 6 players out of Zimbabwe tour

Ishan Kishan, a promising young talent, was notably left out of the revamped Indian squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over a month ago. Just before the semifinals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, BCCI hinted at the future of the T20I format without stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli by selecting a new-look team. The Shubman Gill-led side will play five T20Is starting July 6, without any members of the T20 World Cup-winning squad, who have been rested. Some players from this squad will join the team in the final phase of the series.

In the past week, BCCI has made two rounds of changes to the squad. Initially, Shivam Dube replaced the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy. However, Dube was subsequently removed from the squad on Tuesday as the selectors introduced more extensive changes. The selection committee named Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe. The T20 World Cup-winning trio will join the Indian team for the last two matches of the series.

The exclusion of Ishan Kishan and the rest of the World Cup stars highlights BCCI’s strategic move to build depth and explore fresh talent in the T20I format. The selection of young and promising players like Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana reflects the board’s focus on the future, preparing a robust bench strength capable of maintaining India’s dominance in international cricket.

As Shubman Gill takes the helm, this tour represents a significant opportunity for emerging players to showcase their skills on an international platform. It also allows the seasoned players of the T20 World Cup squad to recuperate and return refreshed for future challenges.

The changes and strategy employed by BCCI indicate a forward-thinking approach, aiming to strike a balance between giving opportunities to new talents and ensuring the well-being of their seasoned players. Fans eagerly await the start of the series, hopeful that the new lineup will perform admirably and continue India’s winning momentum.

where is Ishan Kishan?

Until mid-2023, Ishan Kishan was India’s first-choice wicketkeeper in the T20I format, particularly during the uncertainty surrounding Rishabh Pant’s return. Known for his left-handed batting and flexibility in the line-up, Ishan was a key player as India prepared for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

However, following the 2023 ODI World Cup, Ishan played just three of the 11 T20Is scheduled for India’s preparation for the ICC T20 tournament. Despite scoring consecutive fifties against Australia at home, he slipped down the pecking order as Jitesh Sharma emerged as the preferred keeper. A month later, Ishan took a mental health break and did not return to international action. The BCCI had repeatedly requested him to play in Jharkhand’s Ranji Trophy games, but he ignored these directives. This further angered the board when he was seen training in Baroda with Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya for the IPL season.

As a result, Ishan was excluded from the T20 World Cup squad and now appears to be overlooked for the Zimbabwe series, which features a new-look Indian side. His position has further weakened with Dhruv Jurel, who had an impressive Test debut earlier this year, likely to take over the keeping duties in Sanju Samson’s absence for the opening three games, with Jitesh Sharma as the back-up option.

Notable Absences: Six Players Sit Out India's Tour of Zimbabwe

Apart from Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title last May, and his teammate Varun Chakaravarthy, who was the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 21 scalps at an economy rate of 8.04 in 15 matches, were also overlooked for the T20I series. Pace-bowling sensations Mayank Yadav and Umran Malik were not considered either.

Yadav, from Lucknow Super Giants, impressed with his raw pace, taking seven wickets at less than seven runs per over in four games. Malik, who last played for India in February 2023 against New Zealand, also missed out. Despite a strong IPL season, Yash Dayal of RCB, with 15 wickets in 14 matches, and Sandeep Sharma, who claimed 13 wickets in 11 games for Rajasthan Royals, were not selected, despite being considered for the T20 World Cup squad.

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