With the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announcing their respective squads for the upcoming Irani Cup 2024 on Tuesday, September 24, several reports have revealed that young Indian wicketkeeper-batter, Ishan Kishan is set to make a return to the Indian side in the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Earlier several reports also claimed that he will get a nod if Rishabh Pant is rested from the T20I series, seeing the long Test calendar ahead.
However, there still remains unclarity on Ishan Kishan’s return, a lot will depend on his performance in the Irani Cup, where he will play for Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Rest of India (RoI). Speaking of his cricketing stint so far in 2024, Ishan Kishan was dropped from the BCCI’s central contract list earlier this year after he pulled out of the South Africa series, citing “mental fatigue”.
Moreover, he continued to remain out-of-favour after he failed to comply with the board’s decision to participate in domestic tournament. After significant efforts, Kishan proved his worth as he was seen in Buchi Babu Invitational tournament and also played in the Duleep Trophy after missing the first round after sustaining a groin injury. Thereafter, he scored a 126-ball 111 for India C, followed by registering scores of 1, 5 and 17 in the other three innings.
Team India to report in Gwalior on October 3 ahead of T20I series
After the completion of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, the Men in Blue will take on their near neighbours in a three-match T20I series. While the first T20I is slated to be played at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior on October 6, the second and third match are scheduled to be played on October 9 and 12 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi and Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, respectively.
Ahead of the T20I series, the team is set to report in Gwalior on October 3. Suryakumar Yadav, who missed the Duleep trophy after suffering an injury during the Buchi Babu tournament is set to lead the side, while Shivam Dube is also set to feature in the T20I series.