Ishan Kishan will lead Jharkhand in the upcoming Buchi Babu Trophy. The tournament starts on August 15 in Tamil Nadu.
This marks Kishan’s return to First-Class cricket after some time away. He initially was not included in the squad but confirmed his availability to the Jharkhand State Cricket Association.
The Buchi Babu Trophy is a great chance for Kishan to show his skills. He hopes to re-establish himself in the Indian Test team. His last First-Class match was in December 2022.
Kishan chose not to play in the Ranji Trophy, which affected his standing with the BCCI. His absence from domestic cricket cost him his central contract earlier this year.
During his break, Kishan trained hard. He even worked with Hardik Pandya to improve his game. This training could help him as he returns to competitive play.
Kishan spoke about the challenges of taking breaks. He stressed the importance of using that time wisely. His mindset seems focused and ready for the upcoming matches.
Ishan Kishan Impressive Domestic Red-Ball Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total First-Class Matches | 50 |
| Total Runs Scored | 3,063 |
| Batting Average | 39.26 |
| Centuries | 6 |
| Half-Centuries | 17 |
| Highest Score | 273 |
| Leading Run-Scorer (2017-18 Ranji Trophy) | 484 runs in 6 matches |
| Runs in 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy | 405 runs in 9 matches |