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In a major blow to East Zone’s preparations for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the squad for the premier domestic cricket tournament set to begin August 28, 2025. The reason: a minor but untimely hand injury sustained in a recent e-bike accident in the UK, which required multiple stitches and ongoing recovery at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Key Highlights
Ishan Kishan will not feature for East Zone after sustaining a hand injury following a fall from an e-bike, necessitating several stitches
Medical advice has led selectors to rest Kishan as a precautionary measure, with a view to his fitness for upcoming India A fixtures against Australia
Kishan’s absence means Bengal’s Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead East Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Riyan Parag named vice-captain
Kishan is expected to regain fitness soon and could be in contention for India A’s two four-day matches against Australia next month
The Injury: Details and Recovery Timeline
The accident occurred during Kishan’s county stint at Nottinghamshire in the UK, where he fell from an e-bike, resulting in a hand injury that required multiple stitches
While the injury is not considered serious, officials have opted for caution, ruling out Kishan for East Zone’s opening contest
Recovery and ongoing fitness assessments are being conducted at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru
Squad Replacements and Leadership Changes
Odisha’s Aashirwad Swain joins the East Zone squad as Kishan’s replacement for the Duleep Trophy opener
Jharkhand’s Kumar Kushagra is likely to take the gloves as the first-choice wicketkeeper
Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran is now captain, appointed in light of Kishan’s withdrawal; Assam’s Riyan Parag serves as vice-captain
Impact on Team and Upcoming Matches
Kishan was originally slated to captain East Zone, and his leadership and wicketkeeping prowess are a notable miss
Akash Deep, the Bengal pacer, is also absent due to recovery from a back injury, with Bihar’s Mukhtar Hussain stepping up in his place
Abhimanyu Easwaran, with 103 first-class matches to his name, guides the team against Shubman Gill-led North Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, starting August 28
Kishan’s absence is seen as a short-term setback, with selectors eyeing his return for the Australia A fixtures next month
Broader Perspective and Future Prospect
The move to rest Kishan reflects a commitment to player welfare and long-term performance, anticipating his contribution in future India A and national team assignments
Duleep Trophy’s competitive intensity is undiminished, with East Zone fielding a strong squad led by Easwaran and Parag
Source: Economic Times, ESPNcricinfo, India Today, CricketCountry, NDTV Sports, Punjab News Express
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