Ishan Kishan risks BCCI ire as his Ranji Trophy absence continues | Cricket News – Times of India
Ishan Kishan's continued absence from the Ranji Trophy has drawn criticism as the wicketkeeper-batsman, who plays for Jharkhand in domestic cricket, opted out of the final round of matches starting on Friday.Kishan's prioritization of the IPL over first-class cricket has prompted the BCCI to enforce a minimum requirement of Ranji Trophy games for players to be eligible for the IPL auction pool.Joining Kishan in missing action are Deepak Chahar and Shreyas Iyer. Despite specific instructions for the trio to participate in first-class cricket for their state teams, they remaini missing. However, Iyer's absence is attributed to concerns with his lower back and groin.In Kishan's absence, Kumar Kushagra has taken up wicket-keeping duties for Jharkhand, who are facing Rajasthan in their final...