Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan find themselves in uncertain territory as they were omitted from the recent BCCI contract list, sparking speculation about their future. The BCCI’s statement provided no explicit reasoning for their exclusion, leaving fans and pundits to speculate. However, a key detail emerged from the press release, hinting at potential causes for their contract termination.
Ishan Kishan’s decision to step away from national duties during India’s Tour of South Africa raised eyebrows, with coach Rahul Dravid suggesting he needed to engage in domestic cricket to stage a comeback. Despite ongoing Ranji Trophy matches, Kishan was absent from his state team’s fixtures, opting instead to train with his IPL captain, Hardik Pandya.
Similarly, Shreyas Iyer’s excuse of injury for missing a Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai was contradicted by the National Cricket Academy’s report. Furthermore, Iyer’s recent struggles in Test cricket led to his omission from the national team after the England series.
The BCCI press release quoted: “The BCCI has recommended that all athletes give precedence to participating in domestic cricket during periods when they are not representing the national team.”
Recent reports suggest that although Iyer and Kishan will participate in the upcoming IPL season, their chances of national team selection hinge on their commitment to domestic cricket. Wriddhiman Saha, a seasoned Indian cricketer, emphasized the importance of domestic cricket as the foundation for players’ success, suggesting that it cannot be overlooked.
The BCCI’s decision to exclude Iyer and Kishan from the annual player retainership list reflects a strategic move, indicating that their future prospects with the national team depend on their dedication to domestic cricket. As the cricketing world awaits further developments, the duo’s IPL stint serves as a platform for redemption, provided they prioritize domestic cricket to bolster their chances of a national team recall.
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