Why Ishan Kishan is Not WicketKeeping Today in IND vs AFG 2nd ODI?

India entered the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow after claiming victory in the opening game, and they responded with an impressive batting performance despite the demanding weather conditions. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first at the Ekana Stadium.

India also made an important adjustment to the batting order as Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to the playing XI and opened the innings, which meant Shubman Gill shifted down to No. 3. In the second ODI. India’s innings was built around a partnership between Gill and Ishan Kishan, both of whom produced outstanding centuries. Kishan grabbed his opportunity with a superb 125-run effort. Their partnership became the defining phase of the match as India consistently found boundaries through the middle overs.

India eventually crossed the 400-run mark and posted a massive total of 402 before being bowled out. Also, fans noticed that Ishan Kishan did not take the gloves in the second innings, and KL Rahul was back as the wicketkeeper, as the conditions in Lucknow made it difficult for Ishan to quickly come back to the field after the innings break.

Why Ishan Kishan is Not WicketKeeping Today in IND vs AFG 2nd ODI?

The afternoon heat remained intense throughout the innings, with temperatures crossing 40°C and making fielding extremely challenging. Frequent drink breaks were required as players tried to manage the exhausting conditions.

Signs of fatigue became visible on both sides, with Afghanistan’s fielders struggling through long spells in the sun while Indian batters also had to cope with the weather. Even in those harsh conditions, Gill and Kishan ensured India produced one of their most dominant ODI batting displays in recent months.

Although neither of them took the field during the beginning of the second innings due to fatigue, Shreyas Iyer was seen handling the role of a skipper while KL Rahul was doing the wicketkeeping.