KOLKATA: East Zone skipper Ishan Kishan’s monumental 270 off 334 balls in the Duleep Trophy final has strengthened his case for a return to the Indian Test side, with the Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter now emerging as a genuine all-format option after an impressive run in international as well as domestic cricket.

Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 111 in the Duleep Trophy final strengthens his Test return case, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar watching from the stands. | Cricket

The East skipper was on 111 as most of the top order clicked to help East end Day 1 on 385/4 at Chepauk | Cricket

Captaincy has helped me become a better batter: Kishan