Ishan Kishan Not Selected Again Despite Dravid's Statement

The Indian Test squad for the upcoming series vs ENG was announced late on January 12

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Having been left out from the IND-AFG series, Ishan was not selected for the Test series vs ENG as well

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Requesting to be excused from the SA tour, Ishan Kishan hasn't been selected for any series since then.

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Head coach Rahul Dravid had dismissed all rumours about disciplinary issues in his press conference

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Despite Dravid's statement, Ishan was not even opted for the Test series which indicates that there could be another reason

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Cheteshwar Pujara was also not brought back into the team despite his double hundred in the Ranji Trophy.

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Team India's Test series against England will begin from January 25

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Ishan Kishan Not Selected Again Despite Dravid's Statement

The Indian Test squad for the upcoming series vs ENG was announced late on January 12

IND vs ENG team

Having been left out from the IND-AFG series, Ishan was not selected for the Test series vs ENG as well

No Ishan Kishan

Requesting to be excused from the SA tour, Ishan Kishan hasn't been selected for any series since then.

Ishan Out of Favour?

Head coach Rahul Dravid had dismissed all rumours about disciplinary issues in his press conference

Dravid's Clarification

Despite Dravid's statement, Ishan was not even opted for the Test series which indicates that there could be another reason

Plot Twist

Cheteshwar Pujara was also not brought back into the team despite his double hundred in the Ranji Trophy.

Cheteshwar Pujara

Team India's Test series against England will begin from January 25

5-match series