Kishan must devote his attention to a complete season of domestic cricket

After being reprimanded by the selection committee for skipping domestic cricket last season due to a lower back issue, Shreyas Iyer has made a triumphant return to the national team, thanks to his successful leadership of the IPL champion KKR team under mentor Gambhir. As he regains his central contract, it seems Ishan Kishan may have to focus on a full season of domestic cricket before being considered for selection.

Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Sanju Samson are currently the top choices for keeper in white-ball formats, making competition tough for other players like Kishan. However, Riyan Parag from Assam and young pacer Harshit Rana have earned spots in the ODI squad based on strong performances in domestic cricket.

While Harshit impressed in the IPL and Riyan stood out in the Vijay Hazare National one-dayers, Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad have missed out on selection. The skipper is likely to bat at No. 3 in the upcoming matches, highlighting the importance of performing well in domestic cricket to earn a spot on the national team.