Ishan Kishan Earns T20 World Cup Recall Following Stellar Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Campaign

Ishan Kishan has secured a highly anticipated return to the national T20 setup, earning a spot in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. His selection comes on the heels of a phenomenal domestic season, where he showcased exceptional form and leadership.

Kishan was instrumental in leading Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, where he topped the scoring charts with 517 runs in the tournament. This stellar performance provided the selectors with the necessary justification to include him as the second wicketkeeper-batter alongside Sanju Samson. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar noted that Kishan's inclusion was part of a tactical move to ensure the team had two wicketkeeper-batters available for the top order, prioritizing team balance and aggressive intent.