Ishan Kishan has been in the spotlight recently due to his absence from cricket after being released from the South Africa tour and not being selected for the Afghanistan T20Is. There have been various rumors and speculations surrounding his break, including reports of issues with team management and doubts about his commitment.
Ishan took break after loss in ODI World Cup final
According to a report, Ishan took a break due to mental fatigue after the ODI World Cup final loss in Ahmedabad. Despite wanting a break immediately after the tournament, he played at the management’s request but eventually requested time off when mental fatigue caught up with him. The report clarified that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directives about prioritizing Ranji Trophy were not specifically aimed at Ishan, and the board respects his decision.
Ishan has been spending time with his family in Vadodara, where he rented a 2BHK flat. He has been training with his Mumbai Indians captain, Hardik Pandya, and is on the path to making a comeback. The report highlighted that Ishan has always prioritized Ranji Trophy and played a couple of games even during the hectic schedule of the 2022-23 season.
Contrary to speculations, the BCCI’s statements about players needing to focus on domestic cricket were not directed at Ishan. The report emphasized that Ishan is close to returning to professional cricket and might make a comeback through the DY Patil T20 tournament, aiming to impress for the upcoming IPL and the T20 World Cup.
Ishan had expressed his need for a break after the World Cup, but it was not granted initially. He scored consecutive fifties against Australia but wanted time off to heal from the scars of India’s World Cup final defeat. Finally, he was allowed a break during the series against South Africa, as constant traveling had taken a toll on his mental well-being.
