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Ishan Kishan Fuels Test Comeback Debate With A Blistering Century In Ranji Trophy

Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent hundred [Source: @PurplBluUnicorn/X]Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent hundred [Source: @PurplBluUnicorn/X]

India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan had a fabulous start to the second round of the Ranji Trophy, scoring a majestic century in Jharkhand's ongoing encounter against Railways at ADSA Railways Cricket Ground. Coming at number six, Ishan Kishan showcased his incredible batting prowess, ensuring Jharkhand's prolific outing with the bat. 

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Jharkhand had a disastrous start to their innings, losing the dependable duo of Aryaman Sen and Utkarsh Singh in quick succession. Although Kumar Suraj and Nazim Siddiqui stitched a 57-run stand for the third wicket, the former's dismissal left Jharkhand in tatters. 

Nazim missed out on a well-deserved century before Ishan Kishan teamed up with Virat Singh, rescuing his side from a precarious situation. 

The duo formed a whopping 174-run partnership for the fifth wicket and made sure Jharkhand breached the 300-run mark without breaking a sweat. While Virat Singh batted patiently and toiled his way through to a valiant hundred, Ishan played the aggressor's role to perfection. The southpaw made a statement by completing a flamboyant ton, fuelling his Test comeback debate. 

Will Ishan Kishan Be Recalled To India's Test Side? 

After making himself available for the domestic season, Ishan announced his red-ball comeback with a sparkling century in the Buchi Babu tournament. However, he couldn't capitalise on his starts in the Irani Trophy, letting his team and fans down with a string of failures. 

So, this hundred brings some respite to Ishan, who must be eyeing a Test comeback after being sidelined from the Indian team. His sublime knock powered Jharkhand to 325 for five at stumps, with him departing for a 158-ball 101.