Ishan Kishan Sent Home by BCCI Mid-Tournament; Jharkhand Captain to Miss Matches

• Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan was sent home by BCCI from the Vijay Hazare Trophy, missing crucial matches.
• Stand-in captain Kumar Kushagra stated BCCI sent Kishan for "rest," and he will rejoin the team on January 2.
• Kishan was in exceptional form, scoring 125 in the first match and being the top scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (517 runs).
• This incident follows BCCI's earlier exclusion of Kishan from the Central Contract list due to domestic cricket non-participation.
• BCCI's decision is reportedly to preserve players for the T20 World Cup 2026 squad, despite Kishan's current form.

Why It Matters: BCCI sent in-form Ishan Kishan home for "rest," raising questions about player management and future plans.