Amid reports of Ishan Kishan lying to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), suffering from mental fatigue and then being seen partying in Dubai, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid has defended the left-handed batsman, saying that Kishan will be back. . Once he makes himself available for selection he reaches the national level.
Despite not being a regular in the eleven, Kishan has been one of the few Indian cricketers who has been a part of the team in all formats over the past year. But when his name was not included in India’s team for the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan, eyebrows were raised.
Some reports have claimed that Kishan may have been punished for disciplinary reasons. Reports say that instead of going back home to spend time with his family during the break citing mental fatigue and family commitments after the India vs South Africa Test series, Kishan went to Dubai and was seen partying.
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“He told the team management that he had mental fatigue because he was constantly on the road and wanted to spend time with his family back home. Instead, he chose to travel to Dubai and was seen partying.” Hindustan Times A source has been quoted as saying.
But his close acquaintances say that if he has been discharged, what difference does it make where he spends his time? As per the details, Kishan last played for India in the 3rd T20I against Australia in Guwahati on November 28, 2023.
What Rahul Dravid said:
Speaking to the press on Kishan not being selected in India’s T20 team to face Afghanistan, Rahul Dravid said, “Absolutely not. Ishan Kishan was not available for selection. Ishan had requested for a break in South Africa. , which we agreed to.” And supported it,” Dravid said in the pre-match press meet ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan.
Also, Dravid did not leave Kishan out of the Indian plan.
“He has declared himself unavailable for selection. I am sure that when he is available (for selection), he will play domestic cricket (and come back). That was the situation,” Dravid said.
Dravid on Shreyas Iyer:
Apart from Kishan, Shreyas Iyer’s non-selection for the T20 series against Afghanistan had also fueled talks of the player’s indiscipline, but Dravid refuted the rumours.
“Shreyas Iyer’s case has nothing to do with any disciplinary issue. It’s just that he missed out. There are a lot of batsmen in the team. He didn’t even play in the T20 in South Africa,” the former Indian said. Captain.
Dravid said that it was difficult to include all the players in the team or the first eleven.
Dravid said, “It is unfortunate because he is a good player but there are a lot of batsmen and it is not easy to fit everyone in the team or the playing 11. At least during my discussions with the selectors there was no discussion on any issue of discipline.” not done.” ,
With agency input.
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Published: Jan 10, 2024, 07:39 PM IST
