Mumbai Indians lost by 6 runs against Gujarat Titans. Mumbai's young opener Ishan Kishan was dismissed for zero runs in this match. However, there was no less controversy about it. But, after the match, the entire cricketing world witnessed an event which may have never been imagined. After the match, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Jai Shah, approached Ishan Kishan. They talked for a long time. However, nothing is clear about what was discussed. But Indian cricket fans are already speculating that the ice-cold relationship the board had built up with Ishaan has begun to thaw somewhat.
The door to the national team has already been virtually closed in front of Ishan Kishan. He could not make a place for Team India in the last few months. It was hoped that by performing well in the IPL tournament, he might be able to make a comeback in the national cricket team. But where is it? Mumbai Indians took on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Although Ishan played four balls in this match, he could not open the account of runs. Ishaan's performance has already started a storm of criticism on social media.
Everyone was watching how Ishan Kishan performed for Mumbai Indians in the 2024 IPL tournament. But, from the beginning, Azmatullah Omarzai said that he was struggling, it was clear to understand. The Gujarat Titans right-arm pacer practically made a fool of Ishaan with his swing power. Standing behind the wicket, Wriddhiman Saha got the job done. He palmed an easy catch.
It can be said without a doubt that Mumbai Indians will be under some pressure when Ishan returns to the pavilion. Because Mumbai could not add a single run to the scoreboard till then. In this context, Ishaan last played competitive cricket in November 2023. He made a comeback for the first time since then.
In December last year, Ishaan toured South Africa with the Indian cricket team. But, he withdrew his name from the Indian cricket squad before the start of the Test series. Even though the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) repeatedly asked him to play the Ranji Trophy, Ishan practically ignored the advice. In fact, the BCCI dropped his name from the central annual contract after he did not play the last match of the league level for Jharkhand.
