Ishan Kishan: Will He Warm the Bench Again During West Indies Test Series?
The question on everyone’s mind is whether Ishan Kishan will once again warm the bench during the upcoming West Indies Test series. With KS Bharat set to retain his position in the squad, the decision of who Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma will choose for the two Test matches in the Caribbean will be interesting to observe.
KS Bharat Selected for South Zone Team for Duleep Trophy
According to Cricbuzz, KS Bharat, the Andhra Pradesh wicketkeeper, is likely to remain part of the Test squad despite his lacklustre batting performance at the Oval in the WTC Final 2023. He has been chosen for the South Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which is slated to begin on June 28.
South Zone and West Zone Reach Semifinals
South Zone and West Zone teams have already advanced to the semifinals of the tournament, as they both reached the championship match last year. In order to play the aforementioned teams in the semis, the other four teams: North Zone, East Zone, Central Zone, and North-East Zone will compete in the quarterfinals.
Conclusion
The selection of Ishan Kishan for the West Indies Test series is still uncertain, with KS Bharat set to retain his place in the squad. South Zone and West Zone have already advanced to the semifinals of the Duleep Trophy, while the other four teams will battle it out in the quarterfinals.