Timeline of events which led to Ishan Kishan's non-selection

By Ashish Kapoor
Published on | Jan 10, 2024

Ishan Kishan not included for T20Is

BCCI recently announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming 3-match T20 series against Afghanistan and Ishan Kishan was not named in the team

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Kishan demanded break?

Kishan had recently requested for a break from the Indian team management citing mental fatigue and he was released from team's Test squad vs SA

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Kishan unhappy with BCCI?

According to a report, those close to Ishan feel that the BCCI has been insensitive to the players who are constantly benched

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Kishan's actions not in the right spirit?

There is talk about a feeling within the leadership group that Kishan wasn’t taking his non-selection in the right spirit

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Asked for break but partied in Dubai?

As per the report by the Indian Express, after asking for a break from the BCCI, Kishan chose to travel to Dubai and was seen partying

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Kishan dropped despite Ruturaj's abscence

Kishan had made himself available for the T20Is against Afghanistan, but was dropped despite opener Ruturaj Gaikwad being unavailable for selection.

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