The Indian national cricket team surprised everyone by handing Ishan Kishan the wicket-keeping role in the opening match of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in Dharamshala on Saturday (June 13). This move has raised new questions on KL Rahul’s role in the ODI team.
Ishan Kishan took command as soon as questions were raised on KL Rahul
With Ishan donning the gloves, he now has a great opportunity to prove himself and further cement his claim in India’s ODI set-up. Rahul has long been India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman, but was pushed to number three as Virat Kohli missed the series with a hamstring problem.
As India begins preparations for the ICC World Cup 2026, every match and every opportunity matters.
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