Ishan Kishan

2023 - 3 - 8

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India vs Australia 4th Test Predicted Playing 11: Ishan Kishan Set To ... (Zee News)

Team India may look to play extra batter in KL Rahul for the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad starting on Thursday (March 9).

He has spent a lot of time in domestic cricket, played a lot of Ranji Trophy, India ‘A’ team cricket, Zonals and scored a lot of runs. Team India are set to ring in some changes for the fourth Test against Australia which gets underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 9). The absence of Rishabh Pant has been felt sorely with Srikar Bharat failing to fire with the bat in his first Test series, averaging just 14.

We are 'missing Pant', picked Ishan for his batting but will back ... (The Indian Express)

IND vs AUS: There has been some pre-game chatter about whether Ishan Kishan would replace KS Bharat.

Rohit said he has had also chats with Ishan Kishan about the kind of backing he will get in the future. When he gets his chance, he will get a number of games. For a while now, Rohit has been talking about how he would like to give a longer rope to his players under his captaincy. “It’s something I spoke to him before the start of the series as well. Honestly, when you are speaking about (Rishabh) Pant, we all know what he can do with the bat,” Rohit Sharma said on the eve of the final Test match. A direct question was asked to Rohit about Ishan stepping in for Bharat.

Will Ishan Kishan replace KS Bharat in Ahmedabad Test? Skipper ... (Times Now)

Indian captain Rohit Sharma cleared the air on rumours of Ishan Kishan replacing KS Bharat in the playing XI for the fourth Test and final Test match of the ...

[Rohit Sharma](/topic/rohit-sharma)came out in strong defence of [KS Bharat](/topic/ks-bharat)after the wicketkeeper's poor run of scores in the India-Australia series came under scrutiny. Goa Forest Fire Rages On Rohit admitted that Rishabh Pant is a big miss for the team but came out in defense of Bharat.

Confusion Behind The Stumps: KS Bharat or Ishan Kishan? (News18)

Ishan Kishan had an extended session in the nets on March 7. Coach Rahul Dravid kept an eye on the young wicketkeeper-batter as he batted in different nets.

If you want to play on pitches like that, you have got to be ready for guys failing in some of the innings as well. Also, the keeping, last couple of years he has kept so well for us on turning wickets and all of that. Soon, Kishan joined the training squad in the area and had a hit. The Indian team had faced a similar situation some time back when Wriddhiman Saha was the preferred choice at home, for his glove work on turners, and Rishabh Pant’s batting helped him get the nod on overseas assignments. Bharat was first to enter the practice area and had KL Rahul for company in the adjacent net. And on those lines, a lot of attention was paid on how the two wicketkeeper-batters went about their business on match eve.

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Ishan Kishan to replace KS Bharat? Know details (DNA India)

Indian reserve wicketkeeper for the series, Ishan Kishan was seen in two different net sessions during the practice ahead of the 4th Test against Australia.

Does that mean Ishan Kishan has to wait for his test debut? Whereas, KS Bharat, who made his debut in the Border Gavaskar Trophy was missing from the practice. Team India’s batting performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy has not been up to the mark which has raised a lot of questions for the host.

'When Ishan gets his chance, we won't drop...': Rohit's big remark on ... (Hindustan Times)

However, skipper Rohit Sharma has now backed Bharat amid criticism over his form with the bat. During the pre-match press conference ahead of the fourth Test of ...

That's what we are doing with KS Bharat now,” said Rohit. That's what we are doing with KS. Especially, if someone is making debut, you got to give him enough room to set himself up for a big score. Australia had qualified for the final with the win last week in Indore. However, skipper Rohit Sharma has now backed Bharat amid criticism over his form with the bat. Ahead of the fourth Test, the debate over playing XI is raging over the social media with many believing India should take the field with an extra batter.

Will Ishan Kishan replace KS Bharat in the 4th Test? Rohit Sharma ... (Republic World)

Rishabh Pant will be on the sidelines for a prolonged period and the place behind the stumps will be up for grabs as it stands.

“It’s something I spoke to him before the start of the series as well. So, it will be slightly unfair to judge him on these kinds of wickets. “Speaking about (KS) Bharat, he has spent a lot of time in domestic cricket, Ranji Trophy, India A, zonals and he has scored a lot of runs. Pant, who is also the captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Delhi Capitals, will be on the sidelines for a prolonged period and his place behind the stumps is up for grabs. Also, the keeping, last couple of years he has kept so well for us on turning wickets and all of that." The fourth Test will begin in Ahmedabad on March 9.