The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has sent a blunt message to wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan on his chances of a potential comeback in the Indian cricket team.

Kishan has been out of favour ever since he took a break from the South Africa Test series in December 2023, citing mental health reasons.

He is currently playing in the&nbsp;domestic red-ball tournament (Buchi Babu invitational) to get selectors' attention but Shah was very clear about his message.

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“He will have to follow the rules. He will have to play domestic cricket,” Shah said while speaking to news outlet Times of India.

Ishan turned up for Jharkhand in the tournament and scored an 86-ball 114 to help his team surpass opposition Madhya Pradesh's first innings total of 225.

Kishan, who made his Test debut for India in July 2023 against West Indies, hit two consecutive sixes to reach his hundred on return to red-ball cricket.

He'll next play in Duleep Trophy for Team D with some other big names including Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer.

It is to be noted that Srikar Bharat is also in the Team D squad along with Kishan as another wicketkeeper-batter.

<h2>Bumrah names favourite captain</h2>

Having debuted under MS Dhoni in 2016, Bumrah has played under a few captains, including batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Bumrah rose to the limelight under Dhoni’s captaincy, became a force to reckon with under Kohli, and now playing under Rohit, he is the best in the world.&nbsp;

Speaking at the Express Adda in Ahmedabad, Bumrah revealed his favourite captain of the three, “There are great captains, but I’ll take my name — I am my favourite captain.”

Meanwhile, Bumrah led India in just one Test (against England at the Oval in 2022), which they lost, and against Ireland in the three-match T20Is last year, winning 2-0.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has sent a blunt message to wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan on his chances of a potential comeback in the Indian cricket team.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has sent a blunt message to wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan on his chances of a potential comeback in the Indian cricket team. Kishan has been out of favour ever since he took a break from the South Africa Test series in December 2023, citing mental health reasons. He is currently playing in the domestic red-ball tournament (Buchi Babu invitational) to get selectors' attention but Shah was very clear about his message. Also Read: Unsure of batting order this summer, opener Khawaja wants to see Steve Smith back to number four in Tests “He will have to follow the rules. He will have to play domestic cricket,” Shah said while speaking to news outlet Times of India. Ishan turned up for Jharkhand in the tournament and scored an 86-ball 114 to help his team surpass opposition Madhya Pradesh's first innings total of 225. Kishan, who made his Test debut for India in July 2023 against West Indies, hit two consecutive sixes to reach his hundred on return to red-ball cricket. He'll next play in Duleep Trophy for Team D with some other big names including Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer. It is to be noted that Srikar Bharat is also in the Team D squad along with Kishan as another wicketkeeper-batter. Bumrah names favourite captain Having debuted under MS Dhoni in 2016, Bumrah has played under a few captains, including batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Bumrah rose to the limelight under Dhoni’s captaincy, became a force to reckon with under Kohli, and now playing under Rohit, he is the best in the world. Speaking at the Express Adda in Ahmedabad, Bumrah revealed his favourite captain of the three, “There are great captains, but I’ll take my name — I am my favourite captain.” Meanwhile, Bumrah led India in just one Test (against England at the Oval in 2022), which they lost, and against Ireland in the three-match T20Is last year, winning 2-0.

'He will have to...,' BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Ishan Kishan's chances to make comeback for India

Red Bull were once again fastest in the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen topping the charts ahead of team mate Sergio Perez and George Russell of Mercedes in the final session before qualifying.

Verstappen had also set the fastest time in Friday's first free practice session but the Dutchman opted to sit out the rain-hit second session. The 26-year-old, who is chasing a third straight victory in Japan, lapped the Suzuka circuit with a best time of one minute 29.563 seconds on the soft tyres on an overcast but dry day.

Perez was 0.269 off the pace in second, with Russell 0.355 behind in third. Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton was fourth-fastest.

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who finished in the top 6 on Friday, were seventh and 10th respectively, with Leclerc voicing his frustration over the team radio at the end of the session, saying: "What are we doing... come on!"

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RB's Daniel Ricciardo spun off the track in the final session, and finished in 13th, again behind his less experienced team mate Yuki Tsunoda up in 9th.

The pressure is on Ricciardo to keep his seat with highly regarded reserve driver Liam Lawson waiting in the wings.

Red Bull were once again fastest in the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen topping the charts ahead of team mate Sergio Perez and George Russell of Mercedes in the final session before qualifying.

Red Bull were once again fastest in the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen topping the charts ahead of team mate Sergio Perez and George Russell of Mercedes in the final session before qualifying. Verstappen had also set the fastest time in Friday's first free practice session but the Dutchman opted to sit out the rain-hit second session. The 26-year-old, who is chasing a third straight victory in Japan, lapped the Suzuka circuit with a best time of one minute 29.563 seconds on the soft tyres on an overcast but dry day. Perez was 0.269 off the pace in second, with Russell 0.355 behind in third. Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton was fourth-fastest. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who finished in the top 6 on Friday, were seventh and 10th respectively, with Leclerc voicing his frustration over the team radio at the end of the session, saying: "What are we doing... come on!" Also read: 'Sebastian is flirting...': Mercedes boss Toto Wolff on Vettel replacing Lewis Hamilton next season RB's Daniel Ricciardo spun off the track in the final session, and finished in 13th, again behind his less experienced team mate Yuki Tsunoda up in 9th. The pressure is on Ricciardo to keep his seat with highly regarded reserve driver Liam Lawson waiting in the wings.

Japanese GP: Red Bull's Max Verstappen fastest in final practice in Japan

Team India are on top in the on-going Day/Night Test match against England at the world's largest cricket stadium - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many may wonder why these matches are played with a pink ball, instead of a regular red ball.&nbsp;

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Well, here are the reasons why the pink ball used in the Day/Night match is different from the normal red ball:&nbsp;

<ol>
	<li>The ball is easier to spot under the lights as compared to the red ball</li>
	<li>The pink ball has an extra coating of lacquer to maintain colour and shine longer than the red ball</li>
	<li>The leather coating of the ball has pink pigment.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The pink ball gives more swing in the initial part of the match.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>It takes up to 4-5 days to get the right gloss on the pink.</li>
</ol>

The pink ball used in the ongoing Test match is manufactured by SG in Meerut. SG pink ball is hand-stitched and the black seam is pronounced.&nbsp;

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Team India played their first Day/Night Test in 2019 against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens. Pacers Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami took all 19 wickets that fell in the match. However, the ongoing match at Narendra Modi Stadium has been dominated by spinners. The Indian spinners took 19 wickets against England.&nbsp;

Team India are on top in the on-going Day/Night Test match against England at the world's largest cricket stadium - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many may wonder why these matches are played with a pink ball, instead of a regular red ball.

Team India are on top in the on-going Day/Night Test match against England at the world's largest cricket stadium - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Many may wonder why these matches are played with a pink ball, instead of a regular red ball. ALSO READ: Ravichandran Ashwin becomes second-fastest to 400 Test wickets, only fourth Indian to achieve milestone Well, here are the reasons why the pink ball used in the Day/Night match is different from the normal red ball: The ball is easier to spot under the lights as compared to the red ball The pink ball has an extra coating of lacquer to maintain colour and shine longer than the red ball The leather coating of the ball has pink pigment. The pink ball gives more swing in the initial part of the match. It takes up to 4-5 days to get the right gloss on the pink. The pink ball used in the ongoing Test match is manufactured by SG in Meerut. SG pink ball is hand-stitched and the black seam is pronounced. ALSO READ: Joe Root enters record books with maiden five-for but Axar Patel gives India crucial breakthroughs Team India played their first Day/Night Test in 2019 against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens. Pacers Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami took all 19 wickets that fell in the match. However, the ongoing match at Narendra Modi Stadium has been dominated by spinners. The Indian spinners took 19 wickets against England.

Explainer: Pink-ball vs red-ball - Usage in day/night Test, major differences, all you need to know

Cricket Australia (CA) will push for up to two day-night Tests at next year&#39;s Ashes series despite the misgivings of captain Steven Smith and his England counterpart Alastair Cook. 
 
Both skippers said they felt the game&#39;s most enduring series could survive without being played under lights but CA CEO James Sutherland said he felt it was a &quot;natural progression&quot;. &quot;I respect the views of Steven and Alastair,&quot; he told reporters in Melbourne today. 
 
&quot;The Ashes is a great contest and will no doubt attract a huge audience both at the grounds and on television, but the facts of the matter are by playing day-night Tests, we&#39;re going to get even bigger audiences at the game and on television.&nbsp;The Ashes series is still a long way off and we want to get through this summer first but we will play somewhere between zero and two day-night Tests during the Ashes in 18 months&#39; time.&quot; 
 
Australia played the maiden day-night Test against New Zealand at Adelaide Oval last November and have just agreed another flood-lit match with South Africa at the same venue during the home summer. 
 
The hosts will also play their series-opener against Pakistan with the pink ball in Brisbane for the first time in December. 
 
Smith has backed day-night cricket repeatedly but said he did not feel it necessary for the Ashes, which reliably draws big crowds.&nbsp;&quot;I think it works pretty well with the red ball,&quot; he told media while on tour in the Caribbean.&nbsp;&quot;It&#39;s been around for years and I think playing against England we always get the viewers and the crowds out,&quot; added Smith. 
 
Cook echoed Smith&#39;s position. &quot;It&#39;s probably not a series where you need to do it exactly at this time,&quot; he said. 
 
England and Wales Cricket board chairman Colin Graves has also backed day-night cricket, saying it was only a matter of time that a match would be played in England.

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland believes that day-night tests will draw bigger audiences to the game and on television

Cricket Australia (CA) will push for up to two day-night Tests at next year's Ashes series despite the misgivings of captain Steven Smith and his England counterpart Alastair Cook. Both skippers said they felt the game's most enduring series could survive without being played under lights but CA CEO James Sutherland said he felt it was a "natural progression". "I respect the views of Steven and Alastair," he told reporters in Melbourne today. "The Ashes is a great contest and will no doubt attract a huge audience both at the grounds and on television, but the facts of the matter are by playing day-night Tests, we're going to get even bigger audiences at the game and on television. The Ashes series is still a long way off and we want to get through this summer first but we will play somewhere between zero and two day-night Tests during the Ashes in 18 months' time." Australia played the maiden day-night Test against New Zealand at Adelaide Oval last November and have just agreed another flood-lit match with South Africa at the same venue during the home summer. The hosts will also play their series-opener against Pakistan with the pink ball in Brisbane for the first time in December. Smith has backed day-night cricket repeatedly but said he did not feel it necessary for the Ashes, which reliably draws big crowds. "I think it works pretty well with the red ball," he told media while on tour in the Caribbean. "It's been around for years and I think playing against England we always get the viewers and the crowds out," added Smith. Cook echoed Smith's position. "It's probably not a series where you need to do it exactly at this time," he said. England and Wales Cricket board chairman Colin Graves has also backed day-night cricket, saying it was only a matter of time that a match would be played in England.

Cricket Australia pushing for two day-night Ashes Tests

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