Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Among 30 Odd Players Added in NCA’s High-Performance Monitoring Programme for the Domestic Season 2024–25: Report

Just two months after being excluded from BCCI's central contract list, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been given another chance to add their name back to the list. As per a report by the Times of India, Iyer and Kishan have been included in the list of 30-odd players who are part of a high-performance monitoring programme for the domestic season 2024-25. Iyer is currently leading Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2024 whereas Kishan played for the Mumbai Indians. IPL 2024: Even Rain Cannot Dampen Shah Rukh Khan’s Love for Kolkata Knight Riders, Meets Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer in Ahmedabad

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded from BCCI's central contract list as they breached their policy of players prioritising domestic cricket if they are off national duty. Kishan has not played a single for the Indian team from November 2023 and pulled out from the Test series against England due to mental issues. Also, Iyer was excluded from India's Test squad for the last two Tests against England and had to join the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy knockouts. However, Iyer refused and claimed that he had a back spasm despite getting medical clearance from NCA, Bengaluru. Ishan Kishan and Tim David Have Fun Time As They Wrestle During Practice Session Ahead of the MI vs LSG IPL 2024 Match (Watch Video)

A source said to the Times of India, "The BCCI, or the national selection committee has nothing against Iyer and Kishan. If they improve their attitude towards domestic cricket and turn out for their state teams (Mumbai and Jharkhand) in the forthcoming domestic season, there's every chance that their central contracts will be restored and they will be recalled into the Indian team, if they perform well. This is a signal to them that they are on the radar of the selectors."

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer showcased average form in the Indian Premier League 2024 but weren't able to play even a single match-winning knock for their teams. Both the players played short little cameo innings, however, they both would have wanted to get back to form and find a place back in the Indian squad.

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