Ishan Kishan, skipper of the Jharkhand team, marked his return to form with a stunning century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Manipur. Kishan smashed 134 runs off 78 balls, including 16 fours and 6 sixes, at a strike rate of 171.79, showcasing his readiness for an Indian team comeback.

Kishan last played for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup against Afghanistan, stepping in for the unwell Shubman Gill in the initial matches. His recent performance strengthens his case for rejoining the national squad.

The young batter has played 27 ODIs, scoring 933 runs. His batting average is 42.40, with a strike rate of 102.19. He has one century and seven half-centuries. His highest ODI score is 210.

He took a break after the T20I series in November 2023 and skipped domestic cricket during this time. Coach Rahul Dravid advised him to focus on improving his form. Kishan later returned to domestic cricket and balanced it with IPL commitments.

The 26-year-old remains in India’s plans, recently featuring in the Australia tour match between India A and Australia A as a wicketkeeper-batter.