It has been reported that Ishan Kishan, a wicketkeeper-batter, decided to skip the two Test matches against South Africa due to “mental fatigue.” Kishan had previously withdrawn from the upcoming Test series against the South Africans, citing personal reasons. Kishan has only participated in a small number of matches despite traveling with Team India squads on several occasions.
His last appearance for India came during the home T20Is against Australia, where he was rested in favor of Jitesh Sharma. Also in the T20Is in South Africa, Jitesh was picked ahead of Kishan. Moreover, the Jharkhand cricket player participated in just two ODI World Cup matches while Shubman Gill was ill with dengue.
Kishan’s chances of playing in the South Africa Tests are slim because KL Rahul is the team’s chosen keeper.
“He told the team management that he needed a temporary break from cricket due to mental exhaustion. Everyone agreed, an insider told Indian Express.
The BCCI announced KS Bharat as Kishan’s replacement for the Test series.
Citing personal reasons, Mr. Ishan Kishan has asked to be released from the BCCI’s upcoming Test series against South Africa. As a result, the wicketkeeper was removed from the Test team, according to a press statement from the BCCI.
The first Test between South Africa and India will take place at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 26. The second Test will take place in Cape Town on January 3.
India wants to win their first series in the Rainbow Nation and break the curse of South Africa.