After smashing a brilliant fifty against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper batter breaks his silence on the BCCI contract. Following the match, Ishan addressed the media, shedding light on the recent controversies surrounding his exclusion from BCCI contracts and his decision to skip the Ranji Trophy.Ishan Kishan Breaks Silence On BCCI Contracts Snub, Ranji Trophy Controversy.I was practicing. When I took time off from the game, people were talking a lot. Many things came on social media. But you should also realize that many things are not in the hands of the players pic.twitter.com/JlQXcMr2Io— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) April 12, 2024Ishan reveals why he opted out of South Africa seriesEarlier, Ishan opted out of the South Africa series due to mental fatigue and chose not to make himself available for international selection thereafter. Despite encouragement from coach Rahul Dravid and BCCI secretary Jay Shah to participate in the Ranji Trophy, Ishan prioritized IPL preparation with his Mumbai Indians teammate, Hardik Pandya.The destructive batter stated that he kept practicing when people were talking against him. He also stated that every things are not under the players control. Everything you see on social media is not true.Mental challenges of high-intensity gamesSpeaking on the matter, Ishan emphasized the importance of utilizing time wisely and highlighted an important shift in his mindset during his break from the game. He acknowledged the challenges he faced in his career and stressed the need for patience and adaptability, particularly in the high-pressure environment of T20 cricket.Ishan also emphasized the importance of team unity, mentioning his efforts to communicate with struggling teammates to understand their perspectives.💯 Sixes for Ishan in the IPL 🥵#MIvRCB #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema pic.twitter.com/uHd3Q7muYG— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 11, 2024Ishan Kishans innings was the foundation stone of Mumbai Indians victory against RCB in a highly anticipated match. In pursuit of RCBs target of 197 runs, MI chased down the target in 15.3 overs. Ishan Kishan hammered 69 runs in just 34 deliveries.
