Former Pakistan Cricketer Basit Ali Says Ishan Kishan's Interest in Fashion Distracted Him from Cricket

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has shared his thoughts on Ishan Kishan's recent exclusion from the Indian cricket team. According to Ali, Kishan's interest in fashion diverted his focus from cricket. "Ishan Kishan has fallen down the pecking order. He too got into fashion a bit," Ali said on his YouTube channel.

Kishan's decision to opt out of the South Africa tour midway and his subsequent partying in Dubai have raised concerns about his commitment to cricket. His poor performance in the IPL, scoring only 360 runs in 14 games, further exacerbated the issue. As a result, Kishan's Central contract was terminated, and he is no longer in contention for the Indian team.

With Kishan out of the squad, Suryakumar Yadav is leading the team in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will join the team for the ODI leg. Kishan will need to focus on his domestic performances to regain his place in the team.