Ishan Kishan withdrawn from Test squad for 2-match series due to personal reasons

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, or BCCI, announced updates to the Test and One-Day International squad for India’s ongoing tour of South Africa.

Ishan Kishan, the wicket-keeper batter, has been withdrawn from the two-match series starting on December 26. According to the press release on the BCCI website on Sunday, Kishan requested for the withdrawal due to personal reasons.

Another change to the Test squad is Mohammed Shami, the veteran pacer whose inclusion was subject to confirmation on his fitness. In a separate press release announced on Saturday, Shami was not cleared to take part in the Test series as per the medical team.