Ishan Kishan, who made headlines with his controversial pullout from the Jharkhand Ranji team last season, is set to lead the team once again. The explosive left-hander faced backlash for prioritizing franchise cricket over domestic commitments, leading to his omission from the BCCI's central contract. However, the 26-year-old has since proven himself with strong performances in domestic cricket, including a century on his return in the Duleep Trophy. Now, as captain, Kishan has the opportunity to lead a young squad and make amends for his absence last season in the upcoming Ranji Trophy campaign.