Ishant Sharma was told by BCCI he is not in the future scheme of Rohit-Dravid management

Senior Indian pacer Ishant Sharma might find it hard to get back into the Test side as the BCCI is looking to begin the transition phase in Indian cricket. Meanwhile, we have already seen Wriddhiman Saha reject Ranji Trophy as he has no place in the Indian side anymore.

KS Bharat is being groomed as the backup keeper to Rishabh Pant at the moment. With age not on his side, Saha has decided to miss out on Ranji Trophy. On similar lines, Ishant is also likely to be left out as the Delhi team has not received any confirmation of participation from the pacer.

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Ishant did not get a game in the three-match Tests in South Africa. Moreover, he has last played for India in the first Test against New Zealand after the T20 World Cup 2021.

Ishant has fallen out of the race with strong competition from the likes of Mohammad Siraj, Umesh Yadav for the third seamer in the side. Meanwhile, he hasn't looked at his best in his last game as well. The pacer who has played 105 Tests for India might no longer be in the plans for India. The BCCI has informed the veteran pacer that he is not in the future scheme of Rohit-Dravid management.

BCCI had mentioned that the management is looking ahead of the four veteran players who haven't produced results as they should have

According to the TOI news, a BCCI source had mentioned the management is looking ahead of the four veteran players who haven't produced results as they should have. Saha has stated his unavailability for the Bengal side in the upcoming Ranji season. Meanwhile, the likes of Rahane and Pujara have been named in their respective state squads to regain form. The experienced duo might get a lifeline if they manage to hit loads of runs in the domestic tournament.

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"They have been told that the Indian team management is looking to groom the next line of players. Their chances of playing Tests would drop drastically"

A BCCI source was quoted as saying by TOI

"Things don't look flowery for Rahane and Pujara too. They are playing Ranji Trophy which is a good sign. They are walking a tight rope though," the source added.

Meanwhile, India is yet to name their Test captain for the upcoming home Tests against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma is the top contender for the position at the moment. Meanwhile, there could be some big names missing out in the series as India will be looking to try out the youngsters on the bench.