What better way to introduce oneself again than scoring a century? That is exactly what transpired today as surprise addition Ishan Kishan slammed a swashcbuckling century upon his return to the Duleep Trophy for India C in the Second Round match against India B on Thursday.
The wicketkeeper-batter, who was set to miss the first-round fixtures due to a groin injury he picked while representing Jharkhand in the Buchi Babu Tournament, made a surprise entry back to the sqaud when he was included in the playing XI.
A skillful Kishan looked like he hadn’t lost a step, as he masterfully sliced and diced his way to a 121-ball century that included 14 fours and 2 sixes.
Along with the aide of Baba Indrajith, Kishan also notched up a sensational 150-run partnership, one he aims to convert into a 200-run stand, after takinf to the pitch at 97-2, when he came in after No. 3 Rajat Patidar, who scored 40 off 67 with the help of eight fours, was dismissed.
It has all come as a plesant surprise for India C and Indian cricket fans as a whole to witness the fiery wicketkeeper-batter back in action.
The BCCI recently announced updated squads for the second round matches which got underway from Thursday in Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) with the players selected in India squad for the Bangladesh Test in Chennai barring Sarfaraz Khan and Yash Dayal being excluded.
Ishan’s name wasn’t in any of the four squads – India A, India B, India C and India D. However, it was revealed at the toss today that the wicketkeeper is part of India C Playing XI.
Interestingly, when the squads for the first-round fixtures were announced, Ishan was picked in India D team led by Shreyas Iyer. He was being closely monitored by the BCCI medical team and seems to have made a swift recovery to make his competitive return.
It’s unclear whether Ishan will also don the gloves behind the stumps given India C already have another specialist wicketkeeper-batter in Abhishek Porel in their eleven for this contest.
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