Ishan Kishan, who was dropped from BCCI central contracts earlier this year due to concerns that he was 'prioritising' the cash-rich IPL over domestic cricket, will make his return to the India A team.

Speaking of the India A team poised to tour Australia, either Ruturaj Gaikwad or Abhimanyu Easwaran could lead the team. Easwaran scored a brilliant unbeaten 127 against Uttar Pradesh in the second innings and is touted to fill in for Rohit Sharma, who is set to miss the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Ruturaj Gaikwad is very likely to be named the captain of India A for their tour of Australia where they will play two four-day matches. Ishan Kishan is also set to get a place alongside fellow wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel.

Ishan Kishan is set to return to the national team fold with India A's tour of Australia. Kishan, who has been playing in the domestic competitions has done well since his return from personal break.

Kishan, who is leading Jharkhand on his return to domestic cricket this season, is set to feature in two four-day ‘Tests’ against Australia A, as well as an intra-squad match with the senior team.

Cricketer Ishan Kishan, after being excluded from BCCI central contracts, is returning to the India A team. He will lead Jharkhand in domestic matches and participate in upcoming 'Tests' against Australia A.

While BCCI is yet to announce the squad, one among Ruturaj Gaikwad or Abhimanyu Easwaran is expected to lead the India A side.

Ishan Kishan, after a tough period marked by contract snubs and missing domestic matches, is now being considered for a return to the Team India setup following impressive performances in recent domestic cricket.

According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to captain the India A side for the tour to Australia, ahead of another potential candidate in Abhimanyu Easwaran. ​Ishan Kishan finds himself in the scheme of Team India things for the first time since his BCCI central contract ​​​​​snub.

Ishan Kishan was excluded from BCCI annual contract list after skipping Ranji Trophy matches earlier this year.

Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead India A against Australia A in crucial matches, featuring top-order batters eyeing Test selection.