Ishan Kishan last played a Test for India during the tour of the West Indies in July 2023. While his IPL 2025 season with Sunrisers Hyderabad was modest — 354 runs in 14 games — his recent red-ball form in England has been far more compelling. On Wednesday, in an unexpected turn, he was handed the ball and made full use of the opportunity.
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