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In a significant development, Indian wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan will lead Jharkhand in the upcoming Buchi Babu Trophy. The pre-season red-ball tournament is set to commence on August 15 in Tamil Nadu.
Kishan’s inclusion in the Jharkhand squad marks his return to first-class cricket after a considerable hiatus. His last first-class match was in December 2022, and he opted out of the Ranji Trophy in the 2023-24 season.
The decision to lead Jharkhand in the Buchi Babu Trophy is seen as a step towards Kishan’s full-fledged comeback to red-ball cricket. He aims to regain match fitness and work on his technique before potentially returning to the Ranji Trophy.
However, Kishan faces stiff competition for a spot in the Indian Test team, with Rishabh Pant regaining fitness and Dhruv Jurel impressing with both bat and gloves.
Do you think Ishan Kishan can make a successful comeback to Test cricket?
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