Why Ishan Kishan rejected BCCI's proposal to fly to England for fifth Test after Rishabh Pant's injury? Details revealed
But Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee received a negative answer from Kishan, who sustained a bizarre injury which forced the Jharkhand wicketkeeper batter to sit at home and recover. Had Kishan been fit, he would have joined the Indian team as cover for the fifth Test.
As a result, the BCCI had no other option but to take Tamil Nadu keeper-batter Narayan Jagadeesan to England. Jagadeesan is awaiting his United Kingdom visa according to several reports.
Based on a TOI report, Kishan sustained an left ankle injury after he fell from a scooty and needed stitches. In such a scenario, flying to England was next to impossible for Kishan. However, it is still unknown when Kishan sustained the injury and how long it will take to heal.
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