India has named Ishan Kishan as KL Rahul’s replacement for the World Test Championship final against Australia. The announcement was made on Friday by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Kishan is a young, talented wicketkeeper-batsman who made his international debut earlier this year in the T20 series against England. He rose to fame after scoring a blistering 56 off 32 balls in his debut match, which helped India win the match.

Kishan’s selection was not entirely unexpected, as he has shown great form in domestic cricket as well as in the IPL. He was one of the leading run-scorers in the previous edition of the IPL and has continued his good form in the ongoing tournament.

With this selection, Kishan will become the second wicketkeeper-batsman in India’s squad for the World Test Championship final, along with Rishabh Pant. The 22-year-old Kishan is expected to perform well in his debut Test match and could play a pivotal role in India’s success in the inaugural World Test Championship.

India has been hit hard by injuries to several key players, including KL Rahul, who was ruled out of the tournament due to a sprained left wrist he sustained during training. Apart from Rahul, the team has also lost the services of Hanuma Vihari, Shardul Thakur, and Mohammed Shami due to injuries.

India will face off against Australia in the World Test Championship final, which will be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18 to June 22. Both teams will be looking to win the inaugural World Test Championship, which has been created to bring more context and meaning to Test cricket.

In conclusion, Ishan Kishan’s selection for the World Test Championship final comes as no surprise, given his recent performances in domestic cricket and the IPL. He is a talented wicketkeeper-batsman who can contribute significantly to India’s success in the tournament. India will be hoping that Kishan performs well in his debut Test match and helps them win the inaugural World Test Championship.