Ishan Kishan was away from the game for a substantial period. (PTI Photo)
Ishan Kishan will begin his preparations for the upcoming domestic season with the multi-day tournament in Chennai.
Ishan Kishan is all set to return to the domestic circuit and the wicketkeeper-batter will turn up for Jharkhand in the Buchi Babu invitational tournament which begins on August 15 in Chennai.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and men’s senior selection committee has already made it clear that all available players need to play for their respective states and Kishan, looking to find a way back into the Indian side, wants to make most of the upcoming season.
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“Yes, Ishan Kishan is going to play for Jharkhand in the Buchi Babu tournament. It is a prestigious tournament where all top red-ball teams come and play. The conditions are challenging and it’s the right way to prepare yourself for the long domestic grind ahead,” says a source aware of the development.
The Indian cricket board has time and again reminded players about playing in the domestic circuit and the latest came during the ODI, T20I squad announcements for Sri Lanka series.
“The BCCI will continue to monitor player availability and participation in the upcoming domestic cricket season, 2024-25,” read the media advisory.
Kishan, after taking a break from India’s tour of South Africa last year, was away from the game for a substantial period as he skipped the Ranji Trophy, was ignored for the home Tests vs England and only returned to action before the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League.
The youngster lost his central contract and place in the senior team but the upcoming domestic tournaments presents a golden opportunity for him to make his way back into the squads. The left-hander has been in and out of the Playing XIs but he consistently made India squads, across formats, in absence of Rishabh Pant.
While the Jharkhand Cricket Association is still tight-lipped on Kishan’s plans for the season but his teammates have confirmed his availability and participation.
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Delhi, who were the runners-up last year, will not be participating in this edition as most of their players would be occupied with the first season of the Delhi Premier League which starts on August 17.
Mumbai have announced their squad for the tournament and will be led by India batter Sarfaraz Khan. His brother Musheer also finds a place in the 17-member squad which sees a return of Akhil Herwadkar and Siddesh Lad.
While Herwadkar last played for Chattisgarh, Lad turned up for Goa but both expressed their desire to play for Mumbai again this year and have been included in the pre-season preparatory tournament.
Mumbai squad: Sarfaraz Khan (Captain), Divyansh Saxena , Amogh Bhatkal, Akhil Herwadkar, Siddhesh Lad, Musheer Khan, Nutan Goel, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore, Prasad Pawar, Tanush Kotian, Atharva Ankolekar, Himanshu Singh, Dhanit Raut, Sylvester Dsouza, Junaid Khan, Harsh Tanna
