The India A team is ready to face its next tour of England, with the two-match unofficial Test series against England Lions to start on May 30 at Canterbury. In a key development, a new captain has been appointed to lead the side, indicating a new leadership strategy for the red-ball game at the A-team level.
Main India Test Stars Included in India A Squad
A few stalwarts of India’s senior Test team have been named in the India A side for this big-ticket tour. They are:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Dhruv Jurel
They are likely to bring in-depth experience to the side as they face the powerhouse England Lions on their soil.
Shubman Gill and B. Sai Sudharsan to Join for the Second Match
Based on reports, Shubman Gill is increasingly rumored to become India’s next Test captain after Rohit Sharma’s upcoming retirement will be back for the second four-day game. This game is scheduled to be played in Northampton on June 6. B. Sai Sudharsan, another Indian cricket sensation who is on the rise, will also travel with the team for the same game.
India A’s England Tour: Key Dates and Squad
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Karun Nair
- Dhruv Jurel (Vice-captain & wicketkeeper)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shardul Thakur
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
- Manav Suthar
- Tanush Kotian
- Mukesh Kumar
- Akash Deep
- Harshit Rana
- Anshul Kamboj
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Tushar Deshpande
- Harsh Dubey
1st Four-Day Match against England Lions – May 30, Canterbury
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2nd Four-Day Match against England Lions – June 6, Northampton
India A, with a new leadership combination and the presence of some talented Test regulars, is ready for a serious outing in England. The tour presents a golden chance for young players to gain useful experience in English conditions and possibly force their way into senior team selection at home shortly.
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