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Business Standard
11 hours ago
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- Business Standard
Ishan Kishan, Akash Deep ruled out of East Zone's Duleep Trophy opener
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will not feature in East Zone's opening match of the 2025 Duleep Trophy, as he continues to recover from a minor injury sustained in the UK. The incident occurred during his time with Nottinghamshire, where he reportedly suffered cuts requiring stitches after falling off an e-bike. Though not considered a serious injury, the decision to sideline Kishan is precautionary, keeping in mind his possible selection for the India A squad next month. Replacement Named: Aashirwad Swain Steps In In Kishan's absence, Odisha's Aashirwad Swain has been added to the East Zone squad. Jharkhand's Kumar Kushagra is expected to don the gloves as the first-choice wicketkeeper when East Zone take on North Zone, led by Shubman Gill, in the quarterfinal starting August 28 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), Bengaluru. Why Kishan missed the England Test call-up? Akash Deep also rested; Mukhtar Hussain gets his chance India pacer Akash Deep has also been ruled out of East Zone's opener after being advised rest by the medical staff. While the exact nature of his niggle is unknown, it is understood to be linked to a back issue that caused him to miss the fourth Test in Manchester during India's recent tour of England. He returned in the final Test and impressed with both bat and ball, scoring a half-century and finishing the series with 13 wickets, including a ten-wicket haul in Birmingham. With his recovery timeline still uncertain, Assam's Mukhtar Hussain has been named as his replacement in the squad. Big names and new faces in East Zone squad The Abhimanyu Easwaran-led East Zone squad features a mix of experience and youth. Riyan Parag, the promising allrounder from Assam, has been appointed vice-captain. Mohammed Shami, who has only played one first-class game in the past two years, and Mukesh Kumar, another India international, bring strength and maturity to the bowling attack. Abhimanyu Easwaran (capt), Aashirwad Swain (wk), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Riyan Parag (vice-capt), Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Mukhtar Hussain, Mohammed Shami What's Next for Ishan Kishan and Akash Deep? Both Kishan and Akash are expected to undergo fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. For Kishan, the priority is a full recovery ahead of a potential call-up to the India A side, which is scheduled to host Australia A in two four-day matches next month. Akash's return will depend on how he responds to rest and rehabilitation, though his recent Test form keeps him in strong contention for India's upcoming red-ball fixtures. With two key players missing, East Zone face a tough challenge against a strong North Zone side. However, the inclusion of seasoned internationals like Shami and Mukesh Kumar, alongside young prospects like Riyan Parag and Kushagra, offers balance. For the replacements, Swain and Mukhtar, it's a golden opportunity to make an impression on a big stage. East Zone's Duleep Trophy preparations have been dented by the absence of two of their most promising names, Ishan Kishan and Akash Deep, due to injury and precautionary rest. However, their replacements bring fresh energy to a side already boasting experienced campaigners. With national selectors watching closely, the tournament serves as a platform not just for team glory, but for individual redemption and recognition.
News18
17 hours ago
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- News18
Who Is Aashirwad Swain? 20-Year-Old Odisha Wicketkeeper To Replace Ishan Kishan
Aashirwad Swain, a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, has featured in 11 first-class games for Odisha, scoring 615 runs with three fifties and a top score of 77 Team India's wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will not participate in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from August 28 to September 11. Kishan, who plays domestic cricket for Jharkhand, was recently appointed captain of the East Zone team for the tournament. However, due to his unavailability, Odisha's Aashirwad Swain has been named as his replacement. Aashirwad Swain, a 20-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, has played 11 first-class matches for Odisha, scoring 615 runs with a top score of 77 and three half-centuries. Behind the stumps, he has accomplished 35 catches, which includes 32 catches and three stumpings. The Odisha Cricket Association confirmed Swain's inclusion in the East Zone team on Thursday, stating he would join the team along with Sandeep Patnaik. Ishan Kishan Debuted For India In 2021 Ishan Kishan, who made his international debut against England in Ahmedabad on March 14, 2021, has played two Tests, 27 ODIs, and 32 T20 matches for India. His last competitive appearance was for Nottinghamshire against Somerset at Taunton from June 29 to July 2, where he scored 77 runs batting at number six. In Kishan's absence, Bengal batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran will now lead the East Zone team. The 29-year-old right-handed batsman, who has scored 7,841 runs in 103 first-class matches, was initially named the vice-captain. East Zone is set to face North Zone in the first quarterfinal match of the Duleep Trophy 2025 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru from August 28 to 31. The North Zone team, captained by Shubman Gill, includes players such as Yash Dhull, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, and Yudhveer Singh Charak. East Zone Squad Announced The East Zone squad comprises Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), Ashirwad Swain (wicketkeeper), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Danish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep and Mohammad Shami, with Mukhtar Hussain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kumar Gharami, and Rahul Singh as standbys. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
19 hours ago
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- India Today
Ishan Kishan ruled out of Duleep Trophy, Odisha cricket announces replacement
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the Duleep Trophy due to an injury. Odisha Cricket Association confirmed the news as they announced the replacement for Kishan, with Aashirwad Swain being drafted into the side as the replacement for the 27-year-old. Kishan was supposed to lead the East Zone side in the tournament, with the squad having a perfect blend of youth and experience. With Kishan's absence, vice-captain Abhimanyu Easwaran will now lead East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. With Swain coming into the side, Swastik Samal being drafted in as a standby. The extent of Kishan's injury remains undisclosed at the moment. advertisement"Odisha's wicketkeeper-batter Aashirwad Swain has been selected for the East Zone squad in the Duleep Trophy, replacing Ishan Kishan! He joins Sandeep Pattnaik in the squad, while Swastik Samal has been named as standby," read the statement from Odisha cricket association. (Credit: Odisha Cricket Association) Kishan was last seen in action for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship Division 1. The wicketkeeper-batter hit two fifties in as many red-ball games for the county side and even bowled a bit of spin for them. Kishan was in the running to be a replacement for Rishabh Pant during the recent Oval Test but N Jagadeesan got the nod ahead of him. Kishan became the second player after Akash Deep to withdraw from the East Zone squad as the pacer decided to take rest after the gruelling England tour. East Zone will face North Zone in their opening match of the tournament in Bengaluru from August 28. East Zone Squad for 2025-26 Duleep TrophyAbhimanyu Easwaran (c), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Aashirwad Swain. Standbys: Mukhtar Hussain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Rahul Singh- Ends
India.com
20 hours ago
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- India.com
Odisha wicketkeeper set to replace star India cricketer in Duleep Trophy, due to...
East Zone captain ruled out of Duleep Trophy East Zone captain Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the Duleep Trophy 2025 on Sunday (August 17). The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-bater, who was appointed as the captain of East a few weeks ago, will now miss the six-team tournament, which is scheduled to begin on August 28 in Bengaluru. He has been replaced by 20-year-old Odisha wicketkeeper Aashirwad Swain. The Odisha Cricket Association took to social media and wrote on X (formerly twitter), 'Odisha's wicketkeeper-batter Aashirwad Swain has been selected for the East Zone squad in the Duleep Trophy, replacing Ishan Kishan! He joins Sandeep Pattnaik in the squad, while Swastik Samal has been named as standby.' Odisha's wicketkeeper-batter Aashirwad Swain has been selected for the East Zone squad in the Duleep Trophy, replacing Ishan Kishan! 🏏🔥 He joins Sandeep Pattnaik in the squad, while Swastik Samal has been named as standby. 👏✨#odishacricketassociation #duleeptrophy #eastzone… — Odisha Cricket Association (@cricket_odisha) August 17, 2025 Ishan, has played for India in two Tests, 27 ODIs, and 32 T20Is since his debut against England in Ahmedabad on March 14, 2021. Ishan last featured in a competitive match for Nottinghamshire against Somerset in Taunton from June 29 to July 2. He scored 77 runs batting at No. 6 in that game. Abhimanyu Easwaran set to lead the East Zone Bengal batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran is ready to lead the East Zone squad in Kishan's place. The 29-year-old right-hand batter, who has score 7841 runs in 103 first-class games thus far, was named Ishan's backup for the Duleep Trophy. If not injured, Kishan might feature in India A's upcoming tour of Australia. The India A team will take on Australia A in an unofficial Test and ODI series from September 16 to October 5. The tour includes two unofficial Tests and three one-day matches. East Zone squad Abhimanyu Easwaran, Aasirwad Swain (WK), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep and Mohammed Shami Standbys Mukhtar Hussain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kumar Gharami and Rahul Singh
News18
a day ago
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East Zone Captain Ruled Out Of Duleep Trophy, Odisha Stumper Named As Replacement
Last Updated: Ishan Kishan will miss the 2025 edition of the Duleep Trophy, which is set to start on August 28 in Bengaluru. East Zone captain Ishan Kishan on Sunday (August 17) was ruled out of the Duleep Trophy 2025. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was named as the captain of East Zone a couple of weeks ago but now will miss the six-team tournament starting August 28 in Bengaluru. 20-year-old Odisha stumper Aashirwad Swain was announced as Ishan's replacement. The Odisha Cricket Association took to X to confirm the news. 'Odisha's wicketkeeper-batter Aashirwad Swain has been selected for the East Zone squad in the Duleep Trophy, replacing Ishan Kishan! He joins Sandeep Pattnaik in the squad, while Swastik Samal has been named as standby." Odisha's wicketkeeper-batter Aashirwad Swain has been selected for the East Zone squad in the Duleep Trophy, replacing Ishan Kishan! 🏏🔥He joins Sandeep Pattnaik in the squad, while Swastik Samal has been named as standby. 👏✨ #odishacricketassociation #duleeptrophy #eastzone … — Odisha Cricket Association (@cricket_odisha) August 17, 2025 Ishan, who has played two Tests, 27 ODIs and 32 T20Is for India since making his debut against England in Ahmedabad on March 14, 2021, last played a competitive match for Nottinghamshire against Somerset in Taunton from June 29 to July 2. In that fixture he scored 77 runs as a No. 6 batter. In Kishan's absence, Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran is all set to captain the East Zone team now. The 29-year-old right-handed batter from Bengal, who has 7841 runs to his name in 103 first-class matches played so far, was announced as Ishan's deputy for the Duleep Trophy. East Zone squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Aasirwad Swain (WK), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep and Mohammed Shami Standbys: Mukhtar Hussain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kumar Gharami and Rahul Singh East Zone to face North Zone In the first quarterfinal match of the Duleep Trophy 2025, East Zone will face North Zone at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru from August 28 to 31. Shubman Gill is the captain of the North Zone team, and the squad also includes the likes of Yash Dhull, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj and Yudhvir Singh Charak. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
