Questions were raised on the sudden exclusion of Ishan Kishan from the Indian T20 team, these big reasons came to the fore

The absence of star wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan from the Indian T20 squad for the series against Afghanistan has intensified speculation about the reasons for his exclusion. The selectors ignored Ishan Kishan, who was struggling with his form, and chose experienced wicketkeepers Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma.

Ishan Kishan’s exclusion from the T20 squad is raising questions over his future in the T20 World Cup 2024, which suggests that the selectors may prefer Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma in the T20 format. KL Rahul has cemented his position as the first-choice wicketkeeper in the Test and ODI formats, making it challenging for Ishan to cement his place.

A report in Cricbuzz speculates that Ishan Kishan may face disciplinary action for participating in a television show without permission. However, these claims are unconfirmed. The report also suggests that Ishan may not have informed the BCCI about his availability after seeking permission to leave the team for South Africa on December 17.

Personal reasons and Ranji Trophy
Ishan Kishan had earlier requested a break from the South Africa tour due to personal reasons, which led to his withdrawal from the Test team. KS Bharat was included in the Test team in his place. His absence from the T20 series against South Africa continued and he has also not been selected for the Afghanistan series. Notably, Ishan Kishan has decided not to play for Jharkhand in the first round of Ranji Trophy against Saurashtra.

Versatile Cricket Career
The 25-year-old cricketer has represented India in all three formats. Ishan Kishan has demonstrated his versatility with 78 runs in 2 Tests, 933 runs in 27 ODIs and 796 runs in 32 T20 matches. However, concerns about his recent form and unverified claims indicate a period of uncertainty in his international cricket journey.