Ranji Trophy: Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer Aim to Correct Mistakes as Their Careers Face Threat

Career Crossroads for Iyer and Kishan

Last year, both these players had to lose BCCI’s central contract due to not playing Ranji Trophy. By advising both the stars, BCCI had given a strict message that those who are sold off immediately in IPL auction will also have to respect Ranji Trophy, the foundation of the country’s cricket.

Iyer had scored 1321 runs in the 2015-16 Ranji season before becoming a part of the Indian team. Amidst the decreasing relevance of the ODI format, Iyer is standing at such a crossroads of career where it will not take long for the selectors to lose focus on him. At the same time, Ishan has given a signal to the selectors by accepting the captaincy of Jharkhand.

Key Expectations for the Season

Meanwhile, Saurashtra will also expect Cheteshwar Pujara to score runs while his one-time teammates in the Indian team are well aware that he will be missed in Australia. Half of the Ranji Trophy season will be without the top 60 players. The country’s top 17-18 players will not be seen in the Ranji Trophy, who will play eight Test matches between October 16 and January 7.

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