Ishan Kishan turned down an opportunity to play for East Zone in the next Duleep Trophy - 2023

 Ishan Kishan has turned down an opportunity to play for East Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. This match will be held from June 28 to July 16. The Duleep Trophy was first played in 1961–62 and is named after Kumar Sri Duleepsinghji, a prominent Indian cricketer of the early 20th century. The tournament was initially played between five teams representing different zones of India, but the number of teams and format have changed over the years. In recent years, the tournament has been played with four teams representing the North, South, East and West zones. The Duleep Trophy is India's domestic first-class cricket competition, and the teams for the tournament are selected by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

  Ishan Kishan may not have been selected for the East Zone team or has decided not to participate due to other commitments or personal reasons. It is also possible that he has not yet made a statement regarding his participation in the Duleep Trophy. So, without any official confirmation or statement from Ishan Kishan himself, it will be difficult to determine the exact reason behind his decision.

  The Duleep Trophy was first played in 1961–62 and is named after Kumar Sri Duleepsinghji, a prominent Indian cricketer of the early 20th century. The tournament was initially played between five teams representing different zones of India, but the number of teams and format have changed over the years. In recent years, the tournament has been played with four teams representing the North, South, East and West zones.

The Duleep Trophy has been a stepping stone for many young cricketers to make their mark in domestic cricket and earn a place in the national team. Some of the notable Indian cricketers who have played in the Duleep Trophy include Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag.

  As for Ishan Kishan, he has been a rising star in Indian cricket and is regarded as one of the most promising young cricketers in the country. He made his debut for Mumbai Indians in IPL in 2016 and has been a regular member of their team ever since. In the 2021 IPL season, he scored 516 runs in 14 matches at an average of 57.33 and a strike rate of 145.76.

  In March 2021, Ishan Kishan made his international debut for India in a T20 match against England. He scored a half-century in his debut match and has since played a few more matches for India. His performances in domestic and international cricket have impressed many cricket experts, and he is seen as a potential future star of Indian cricket.

 Ishan Kishan is a young Indian cricketer who plays as a wicket keeper batsman. He has represented India in various age-group teams and made his international cricket debut in a T20 match against England in March 2021. He has also played for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has been a consistent performer for them.