India keeper-batter Ishan Kishan has reportedly rejected BCCI’s offer of making a comeback during the ongoing England Tests, saying he is not ‘ready yet’. Amidst the backlash Ishan and Shreyas Iyer received following declining to appear for their respective state sides in the Ranji Trophy, the BCCI released them from the latest list of centrally contracted players.

Ishan Kishan rejected BCCI’s offer to play in England Tests – Reports

It has been a topsy-turvy couple of days for the Indian duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer after they were snubbed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan likely to get contracts on THIS condition, says BCCI source

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors were not happy with Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan making themselves unavailable for selection and hence were dropped from the list of centrally contracted players.

Here's why Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were dropped from BCCI's central contract

Former BCCI president and India captain Sourav Ganguly is surprised with top-tier players, mainly Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, for skipping Ranji Trophy matches.

‘I am surprised by his decision to skip Ranji matches’ – Ex-BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly on Ishan Kishan

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been dropped from the list of centrally contracted players of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The list was announced by the board on Wednesday (Feb 28) for the season from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

BCCI drops Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from central contract. Check full list of players

India batter Shreyas Iyer will be playing in upcoming Ranjit Trophy (India's premier domestic tournament) semi-final match for Mumbai against Tamil Nadu. This comes after Iyer, who is not part of India's Test squad for ongoing series England, opted out of Mumbai's quarter-final match due to back spasm.

India batter Shreyas Iyer to play in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy semi-final match vs Tamil Nadu amid scrutiny

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a bonus apart from match fee for the Indian players to play Test cricket. The talks of raising the match fees/bonus comes at a time when players like Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have decided to opt out of domestic red-ball cricket (Ranji Trophy) and instead focus on the upcoming T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL).

BCCI mulling on rewarding Test cricketers with bonus apart from match fee - Report

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has returned to playing competitive cricket ahead of IPL 2024. Pandya, who suffered an ankle injury during last year’s home World Cup, appeared for his first competitive cricket match for Reliance 1 in the DY Patil T20 Cup in Navi Mumbai on Monday (Feb 26).

Hardik Pandya returns to competitive cricket for first time since suffering ankle injury

The latest reports emerging from the Indian cricket board present a gloomy picture for Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan. Away from on-field cricket citing respective reasons, the batting duo is said to be facing an axe from BCCI’s central contract list for the upcoming season over skipping Ranji Trophy matches despite strict directives from the board.

Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan might lose central contracts for skipping Ranji Trophy games - Reports

India batter Shreyas Iyer did not feature for Mumbai in their crucial Ranji Trophy knockout match against Baroda, citing a purported back injury. His absence raised questions and concerns within the cricket fraternity.

Shreyas Iyer prioritising IPL over Ranji Trophy raises questions within cricket fraternity

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has written to top India cricketers, including Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Chahar, to abide by the board's latest directive of centrally contracted players and make themselves available for domestic red-ball tournaments.

Domestic cricket still the yardstick for selection - Jay Shah warns top players over skipping Ranji ties

India keeper batter Ishan Kishan continues to skip the ongoing Ranji Trophy matches of Jharkhand despite the directive by BCCI to all centrally contracted players of making themselves available for first-class matches.

Ishan Kishan skips Ranji Trophy final round match despite BCCI's directive

After much anticipation and less than a week to go for the start of the third Test match in Rajkot, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the remainder of the Test series against England on Saturday (Feb 10).

IND vs ENG: Not injured but Shreyas Iyer ‘axed’ from India’s squad for remainder of England series - Reports

Another injury scare hits the Indian camp, with latest reports suggesting batter Shreyas Iyer picking up the ever-troubling back injury, casting doubts over his participation in the third England Test in Rajkot.

IND vs ENG: Shreyas Iyer doubtful for Rajkot Test as injury woes mount for India

England skipper Ben Stokes produced a sensational piece of fielding on day 3 (Feb 4) to dismiss India's Shreyas Iyer. Stokes ran backward towards mid-off area to catch Iyer off spinner Tom Hartley.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test Day 3: Ben Stokes takes SENSATIONAL catch to dismiss Shreyas Iyer - WATCH

India batting coach Vikram Rathour has backed youngsters to come good in the ongoing Test series against England. The comments come on the back of India's loss by 28 runs in the first Test in Hyderabad.

India batting coach Vikram Rathour backs young batters to come good after first Test loss

Short-pitched balls are Shreyas Iyer's nemesis, at least for the pundits, social media fans and most experts, if not for the batter himself. India’s mainstay in the middle order across all formats, Iyer has been tested against the best of bowlers on some toughest pitches lately, and yet, on several occasions, he came out on top.

Unbothered by short-ball stuff and rank-turners, Shreyas Iyer prepares for England Tests

India coach Rahul Dravid has clarified that Ishan Kishan wasn't selected for the three-T20I series against Afghanistan because he's on a break while Shreyas Iyer couldn't find a place ahead of others.

India coach refutes rumours of disciplinary action on Kishan, Shreyas after non-inclusion in T20I squad vs AFG

India batter Shreyas Iyer has been announced as skipper of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming season. Nitish Rana, who led the side in Iyer's absence in IPL 2023, has been appointed the vice-captain of the side.

Shreyas Iyer to lead KKR in IPL 2024, Nitish Rana named vice-captain

Arshdeep Singh bowled a stunning last over to help India stand tall in Bengaluru by six runs despite the last-over drama surrounding the umpires. Mukesh Kumar starred with the ball, picking three wickets, while Shreyas Iyer lit up the stadium with a gritty fifty.

5th T20I: Mukesh, Iyer star in close win for India despite last-over drama, win series 4-1

KKR retained and released List: Kolkata Knight Riders have released as many as 12 players from their squad ahead of the IPL player auction scheduled on December 19 in Dubai.

IPL 2024 Auction: Full list of players retained and released by Kolkata Knight Riders

It was a double strike on Team India as Australia jolted the Men in Blue in quick succession at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (Nov 19). India lost Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession as the Aussies stamped their authority on the contest.

ODI World Cup Final: India lose Rohit, Iyer in succession as Australia jolt Men in Blue

India skipper Rohit Sharma's mimicry of Shreyas Iyer's celebration after the latter hit century in the first semi-final against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2023 is going viral.

ODI World Cup 2023: VIRAL VIDEO | India skipper Rohit MIMICS Shreyas Iyer's century celebration in semi-final

Shreyas Iyer scored a 70-ball-105 to help India reach a massive score of 397/4 against New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final. It was his second century of the 2023 ODI World Cup and takes him past 500 runs for the tournament. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore breaks down Iyer's return to form in a conversation with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Shreyas Iyer goes past 500 runs in maiden World Cup

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