Finally, the fans have been able to get a proper glimpse of Ishan Kishan in a recent video with Hardik Pandya where the Mumbai Indians duo are spending time working hard together in the gym.
Ishan Kishan has stayed away from the limelight over the past few months, uploading social media posts infrequently. Kishan has been on a break due to undisclosed reasons since December – his last professional appearance was on November 28, 2023 – and he has skipped some important games this year for India.
Earlier this month, he joined his Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya in Baroda and both have been sweating in the gym and practice in preparation for the IPL 2024 season. Pandya is currently on the road to recovery from an ankle injury that he sustained during the World Cup.
On Thursday evening, Ishan Kishan uploaded a gym session video with Hardik Pandya where he says he can squat around 130 kgs,, and it seems he did.
Check out the video here: Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya train hard in the gym in viral video
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There were different kinds of reactions that fans gave to Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya. While some fans genuinely wished them well for their comeback, some Rohit Sharma fans trolled them.
This is how fans reacted:
Meanwhile, the BCCI has warned the centrally-contracted players such as Kishan who skipped the Ranji Trophy. Jay Shah warned them that non-participation in domestic cricket will lead to “severe implications”.
In an email to the players, Shah wrote: “There is a trend that has started to emerge and is a cause for concern. Some players have begun prioritising the IPL over domestic cricket, a shift that was not anticipated. Domestic cricket has always been the foundation upon which Indian cricket stands, and it has never been undervalued in our vision for the sport.”
“Our vision for Indian cricket has been clear from the outset – every cricketer aspiring to play for India must prove themselves in domestic cricket. Performance in domestic tournaments remains a critical yardstick for selection, and non-participation in domestic cricket will carry severe implications.”
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