On August 16, 2024, Ishan Kishan scored a remarkable century in the Buchi Babu Tournament, hitting 114 off 107 balls. His performance, marked by 10 sixes and five boundaries, has led fans and the BCCI to call for his inclusion in the Test series against Bangladesh.
Fans Want Ishan in Test series against Bangladesh
On August 16, 2024, Jharkhand’s Ishan Kishan scored a century in the Buchi Babu tournament against Madhya Pradesh at the India Cements Ltd cricket ground.
Kishan, the wicketkeeper-batter, reached his 114 off 107 balls with 10 sixes and five boundaries. He was dismissed after a stunning catch by Akash Raghuvanshi.
Following his impressive performance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly offered Kishan a chance to return to the national team for the Test series against Bangladesh in September.
Kishan had previously been sidelined after skipping the Ranji Trophy and missing out on a central contract.
Fans on social media are celebrating Kishan’s return and are eager to see him back in the national team.
“Come back soon for the Bangladesh series.”
“I’m just happy with his good performance.”
“Wow, that’s amazing! Ishan Kishan is back and performing great. His back-to-back sixes to reach a century in 86 balls at the Buchi Babu tournament show his skill and dedication. Welcome back!”.Comments like these flooded Ishan’s X account.
Buchi Babu Tournament
The Buchi Babu All India Invitation Cricket Tournament, also known as the Buchi Babu tournament, has returned in 2024 after a six-year hiatus.
The domestic red ball tournament was first played in 1909 and was considered the biggest domestic tournament in India before the introduction of the Ranji Trophy in 1934.
The Buchi Babu Tournament is named after Mothavarapu Venkata Mahipathi Naidu, or Buchi Babu Naidu, who was a key figure in promoting cricket in the Madras Presidency.
He introduced the idea of a match featuring local players against British teams, which gave local talent a chance to shine. Unfortunately, Naidu passed away in 1908, just before the first tournament took place. The event started as a local club competition but became an invitational tournament in the 1960s, establishing its important place in Indian cricket.
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