Doubts Loom Over Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan's India Comeback Despite IPL Performances: Report Reveals Details
The fate of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan hangs in the balance as they find themselves omitted from the recent BCCI contract list. "Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were not considered for the annual contracts in this round of recommendations," stated the BCCI. While no explicit reasons were provided for their exclusion, a solitary line in the BCCI press release hints at the rationale behind their contract termination.
"The BCCI has recommended that all athletes give precedence to participating in domestic cricket during periods when they are not representing the national team," the BCCI press release stated.
This statement suggests a pivotal clue. Following Ishan Kishan's departure from national duties during India's Tour of South Africa in January, Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid emphasized the necessity for him to engage in domestic cricket or any other form of cricket to stage a comeback. Despite the ongoing Ranji Trophy matches, Ishan Kishan was absent from his state team Jharkhand's fixtures, opting instead to train with his IPL captain, Hardik Pandya.
On a different note, Shreyas Iyer declared himself unfit for a Ranji Trophy match representing Mumbai, citing injury. However, the NCA's assessment of his condition contradicted his claim. The renowned Indian batter had been grappling with poor form in Tests lately and was consequently dropped after the initial two matches against England.
According to a report by the Indian Express , although both players will participate in the IPL, their prospects for national team selection hinge on their active involvement in domestic cricket.
"Ishan was granted a break that he sought. But he hasn't reported to the NCA or the state unit, but continues to train alone. Under the circumstances, there was no chance for the BCCI to offer a central contract. Similarly with Shreyas, we went by the medical reports. The door is still open for them provided they play domestic cricket regularly," sources told the paper.
Reacting to the exclusion of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the annual player retainership list for the 2023-24 season, veteran India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha remarked that nothing can be enforced if a cricketer is disinclined to engage in domestic cricket, emphasizing its foundational importance for players to thrive.
"That is BCCI's decision and personal decision of concerned players. Forcefully, you can't do anything," the stumper said about Kishan and Iyer's axe.
"The BCCI has recommended that all athletes give precedence to participating in domestic cricket during periods when they are not representing the national team," the BCCI press release stated.
This statement suggests a pivotal clue. Following Ishan Kishan's departure from national duties during India's Tour of South Africa in January, Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid emphasized the necessity for him to engage in domestic cricket or any other form of cricket to stage a comeback. Despite the ongoing Ranji Trophy matches, Ishan Kishan was absent from his state team Jharkhand's fixtures, opting instead to train with his IPL captain, Hardik Pandya.
On a different note, Shreyas Iyer declared himself unfit for a Ranji Trophy match representing Mumbai, citing injury. However, the NCA's assessment of his condition contradicted his claim. The renowned Indian batter had been grappling with poor form in Tests lately and was consequently dropped after the initial two matches against England.
According to a report by the Indian Express , although both players will participate in the IPL, their prospects for national team selection hinge on their active involvement in domestic cricket.
"Ishan was granted a break that he sought. But he hasn't reported to the NCA or the state unit, but continues to train alone. Under the circumstances, there was no chance for the BCCI to offer a central contract. Similarly with Shreyas, we went by the medical reports. The door is still open for them provided they play domestic cricket regularly," sources told the paper.
Reacting to the exclusion of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the annual player retainership list for the 2023-24 season, veteran India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha remarked that nothing can be enforced if a cricketer is disinclined to engage in domestic cricket, emphasizing its foundational importance for players to thrive.
"That is BCCI's decision and personal decision of concerned players. Forcefully, you can't do anything," the stumper said about Kishan and Iyer's axe.
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