Among the absentees were Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, both of whom found themselves omitted due to their failure to adhere to the directive regarding Ranji Trophy participation. Instead, Kishan chose to focus on preparing for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, seemingly prioritizing franchise commitments over domestic cricket. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer, the middle-order batter, faced criticism for his decision to skip Mumbai's crucial Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Baroda. Despite the allure of lucrative franchise leagues like the IPL, the board had been emphasising the significance of representing one's state team in tournaments like the Ranji Trophy. How ex-India cricketers reacted to Kishan and Shreyas Iyer's contract snubAnd former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar supported the decision made by the BCCI.

Source: Hindustan Times February 29, 2024 17:26 UTC