August 13th 2024.
In the bustling city of New Delhi, it has been announced that Ishan Kishan, the talented wicket-keeper batter, will be making his return to the red-ball format of cricket. This much-awaited comeback will take place in the upcoming Buchi Babu tournament, where Kishan will have the privilege of leading his home team, Jharkhand.
Interestingly, Kishan was not initially included in Jharkhand's long list of players for the tournament. However, he personally expressed his desire to participate and was swiftly added to the team by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA). He will be joining his fellow teammates in Chennai on Wednesday, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
It has also been revealed that Kishan has set his sights on returning to the Ranji Trophy circuit during the 2024-25 season. This decision was made after he informed the state selectors of his readiness to make a comeback. The talented cricketer's last domestic first-class game was back in December 2022, and he had opted out of the Ranji Trophy towards the end of the 2023-24 season due to personal reasons. Unfortunately, this resulted in him being removed from the central contract list for not prioritizing domestic cricket.
A JSCA official stated, "It was never about Kishan's skill or ability, but rather his willingness to make a comeback. We had not heard from him when the initial list was announced, but as soon as he expressed his interest, we wasted no time in drafting him back in." Clearly, Kishan's talent and capabilities have never been in question, and it was a matter of his personal decision to return to the game.
The 26-year-old has had a memorable start to his international career, making his Test debut in the West Indies in 2023. He also featured in the ODI World Cup in the same year, where he played a crucial role in India's journey to the final. However, due to mental exhaustion, he chose to opt out of the South Africa series, after which he has been on a break from the game.
The Buchi Babu tournament, which was revived last year after a six-year hiatus, will be played in the four-day red-ball format, similar to the league stages of the Ranji Trophy. This will serve as a significant opportunity for the 12 participating teams to prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 domestic season. All eyes will be on Kishan as he makes his much-awaited return to the red-ball format, with the hope of reclaiming his spot in the Ranji Trophy circuit.
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