India's domestic cricket season is set to start soon with the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) releasing a detailed schedule from June 2023 to March 2024, with 1846 matches set to be played in this time period.
One of the biggest tournament's in Indian cricket's domestic calendar is the Duleep Trophy which will start on June 28 and end on July 16.
However, fans will not see star batsman and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan in action in this year's edition.
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Ishan Kishan refuses to play Duleep Trophy
Ishan, who was one of the top candidates to lead the East Zone in this year's Duleep Trophy, has refused to participate as he has a chance of being selected for India's upcoming tour of West Indies, which will take place from July 12 to August 8.
With India's main wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant out with injury, Ishan is likely to make the cut. He was a part of their World Test Championship (WTC) Final squad against Australia, however, KS Bharat started the match due to his prior experience in Test games.
After India's disappointing show however, there's a strong chance of a revamp, with new players getting a chance to be in the starting eleven. Therefore, the player has refused to be in this year's Duleep trophy, and instead, Abhimany Easwaran will lead the East Zone.
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Has Ishan Kishan played for India in a Test match?
The Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper is yet to represent India in the Test format, and will be hoping to do so during their tour of West Indies.