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Team India are all set to kick off their new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with two-match series against the West Indies. The two-time finalists will visit the Caribbean for a full-fledged series (red-ball and white-ball), starting on 12 July. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dropped no clue about the squads for any of the three formats, fans are hoping to see a change in the regime after the WTC Final debacle.
There are calls for an overhaul but the Indian cricket board is likely to persist with most of the players. While the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli might be seen in the India white again, the sword hangs on Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav. KS Bharat’s place in the squad too is on the line with Ishan Kishan likely to get a preference.
With no Rishabh Pant at least for another six months, the BCCI Selection Committee and the Indian team management are likely to ask Kishan to fill the void. Although Bharat was preferred in the WTC Final against Australia, Kishan is likely to pip the Andhra cricketer in this new WTC cycle.
Does Ishan Kishan resmble Rishabh Pant?
Does Ishan Kishan resemble Rishabh Pant? (Image via ESPNCrincinfo)Ishan Kishan getting a preference is solely based on the similarities between him and Rishabh Pant. Kishan is perceived as an ideal replacement for Pant as he bats left-handed and has the ability to score quick runs. With England reaping rewards through their Bazball approach, the Indian team management also wants more Pant-esque players.
According to a report in The Indian Express, Ishan Kishan is likely to be selected ahead of KS Bharat, at least for the West Indies series. Although Bharat is a better wicketkeeper, Kishan pips him out for his intent. Also, the lack of options favors Kishan’s inclusion.
Talking about Ishan Kishan’s First-Class numbers (as he is yet to make this Test debut), the wicketkeeper batter has scored 2985 runs in 82 innings at an average of 38.76. Kishan also has 110 dismissals to his name in red-ball cricket. Meanwhile, KS Bharat has 4836 runs in 143 innings at an average of 36.91 and has 344 dismissals to his name.
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