India, July 24 -- Ishan Kishan is set to make a dramatic return to the Indian Test squad after it is learnt that the BCCI and its chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, want the India wicketkeeper to join the Test squad in England after Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the remainder of the series. Ishan last played for India in November of 2023, in a T20I against Australia and has the experience of two Test matches - against West Indies earlier that year. Nonetheless, with Dhruv Jurel expected to take over keeping duties in Manchester and replace Pant for the final Test at The Oval, Ishan will be the backup keeper.

"The selection committee will add Ishan Kishan to the squad ahead of the fifth Test as Pant won't be part of the final Test match...