India Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan Joins Nottinghamshire for County Championship

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has signed a short-term deal to play for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship, replacing South Africa's Kyle Verreynne who is away on international duty. Kishan, 26, will make his county debut in matches against Yorkshire and Somerset, marking his first experience in English county cricket after a first-class career spent entirely with Jharkhand in India. With over 3,400 first-class runs and significant international experience in all three formats, Kishan expressed excitement at the opportunity to develop his skills in English conditions. Nottinghamshire currently lead Division One of the County Championship, and head coach Peter Moores highlighted Kishan's proven quality and enthusiasm to adapt his game. This move reflects a growing trend of Indian players joining English counties for short stints to broaden their experience. Kishan aims to use this opportunity to further his red-ball credentials and strengthen his case for future national selection.