'Bring Him Back': Fans Call For Ishan Kishan's Return To Team India Following Duleep Trophy Blitz

In what could be defined as an unexpected development, wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan has made a startling return to the playing XI of the India C squad on Thursday in the second-round game in the Duleep Trophy against India B. Kishan did not feature in the Round 1 of the tournament due to a reported groin injury. Subsequently, his sudden return has left the fans perplexed.

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Ishan Kishan Makes an Unexpected Return to the Duleep Trophy

Ishan Kishan sustained the injury following an appearance in the Buchi Babu Invitational tournament, BCCI announced Sanju Samson as his replacement in the India D squad. Thereafter, no update on his injury was reported, moreover, his name was not in the released list of squads for the second round of the Duleep Trophy. Yet, surprise-surprise on September 12, he was directly named in the playing XI of the India C.

The transpiration left fans befuddled as ahead of the start of the match there was no mention of Ishan Kishan anywhere. The matter picked up fire as no notification came from BCCI's side about Ishan Kishan.

Previously, Ishan Kishan had taken a break due to mental health issues, which led to him getting dropped from the India squad and losing his central contract. However, a century in the Buchi Babu tournament has spread positive impressions about a potential comeback to Team India's scheme of things. Also, he has made the most of the Duleep Trophy return as well. As per the latest update, he has completed his half-century in just 48 balls.

Here are few of the many reactions on his brilliant comeback

Thus, statement has been made by Ishan Kishan, the question now is, will he be able to secure a spot in the India squad soon?