Ishan Kishan shares video of himself meditating and training as non selection saga rumbles on

As the controversy surrounding Ishan Kishan and his non inclusion in the Indian cricket team for the Afghanistan series continues to simmer, the batter posted a small video on X and Instagram, where he shared a glimpse of his day.

In the video, the Mumbai Indians batter was seen meditating to start his day and then went to the ground and took part in various exercises like running and hurdles.

A few days ago, this newspaper had reported that Kishan was in Vadodara, training alongside his new captain at Mumbai Indians – Hardik Pandya.

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The 25-year-old had demanded for a break because of mental fatigue during the South Africa tour and it was granted. However, it was learnt that the wicketkeeper first wanted to sit out of the T20 series against Australia that was played within days of the World Cup final. His plea wasn’t heeded. Eventually, Kishan was rested from the last two games but still stayed with the team.

Later, the youngster wanted a break from the white-ball leg of the South Africa tour but was keen to play the Tests. Again, he was denied a break.

It was after he was flown to South Africa that things came to a boil. As Kishan once again requested the team management to send him home, the BCCI withdrew him from the Test squad.

It was also learnt that Kishan had made himself available for the T20Is against Afghanistan, but was dropped despite opener Ruturaj Gaikwad being unavailable for selection.

However, coach Dravid said on Wednesday that the left-hander will be back into the national fold once he makes himself available for selection, but he must perform in domestic cricket.

“Ishan Kishan was not available for selection. He requested for a break in South Africa which we agreed to. He has not made himself available for selection and when he does, I am sure he’ll play domestic cricket and make himself available for selection,” Dravid said.

The Indian Express understands the Jharkhand player will not be playing the Ranji Trophy and will play the IPL directly.

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