'Agent, Ishan Kishan': Out-of-Favour India Cricketer Faces Ire After Pictures of Him With Pakistan's Mohammed Abbas Goes Viral

County Championship: Out-of-favour India cricketer Ishan Kishan is currently not part of the national side in England, but he is in the United Kingdom for County Cricket, where he has been impressive for Nottinghamshire. After Kishan hugging the Pakistani cricketer went viral and garnered a lot of reactions, his latest act where the Indian southpaw has been spotted with Abbas has stirred a controversy. Fans are not liking Kishan's friendship with Abbas. It is no secxret, India do not share a good diplomatic relationship with Pakistan. 

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The two countries recently engaged in massive tensions along the border. This is the reason why fans are upset with Kishan. Here are some of the reactions that followed Kishan's act. 

"Agent, Ishan Kishan'

Meanwhile, Kishan scored 87 in the first essay. The game ended in a draw, but a moment from the game stood out where Abbas induced an edge from Adam Lyth, and Kishan caught the ball behind the stumps. Then the two cricketers hugged creating much buzz on social space. 

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Kishan And His BCCI Contract

After terminating his contract in 2023-24  due to disciplinary issues, Kishan has been included in the BCCI's central contracts for the 2024-25 season, earning a Grade C contract. So, in a way - this is a new beginning for him. He would like to make a mark in County cricket that would impress the selectors and then look for a way to get back in the national side. He last represented India in a T20I series against Australia at home in November 2023.