The Shreyas Iyer India A captaincy announcement has added excitement ahead of the Australia A tour. A 15-member squad has been named for two multi-day games in Lucknow later this month. Moreover, Nitish Kumar Reddy, who missed the England tour due to a knee injury, has made his return.
Shreyas Iyer India A Captaincy and Test Comeback
With Shreyas Iyer leading India A, the matches against Australia A are crucial for his red-ball comeback. His last Test appearance came in February 2024 against England in Visakhapatnam. Therefore, the upcoming series gives him a platform to push for a place in the West Indies Test series starting October 2. In addition, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s return adds balance and much-needed depth to the squad.
Senior Names in India A Squad
The India A squad for Australia A series also features senior stars. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join the squad for the second match. Furthermore, other experienced names such as Prasidh Krishna, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, and N Jagadeesan bring solidity to the team. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who recently recovered from injury, has been appointed vice-captain.
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Set to lead India A in two multi-day games vs Australia A from Sept 16!
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Young Talents Get Their Chance
Selectors have also rewarded consistent performers in the India A squad. Ayush Badoni earned a call-up after smashing a double hundred in the Duleep Trophy, his second in first-class cricket. As a result, his tally of 1,370 runs at an impressive average of 65.23 has caught the selectors’ eye. Alongside him, seamers Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Thakur, and Gurnoor Brar add variety in pace, while spinners Manav Suthar, Harsh Dubey, and Tanush Kotian strengthen the bowling unit further.
Fixtures and Series Schedule
The India A vs Australia A multi-day matches will begin on September 16, with the second scheduled for September 23. Afterward, three one-dayers will be played in Kanpur. Consequently, the series will test India A’s bench strength and prepare young players for higher honours in the national team.
India A Squad for Australia A Series
- Shreyas Iyer (capt)
- Abhimanyu Easwaran
- N Jagadeesan (wk)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Dhruv Jurel (vice-capt, wk)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Harsh Dubey
- Ayush Badoni
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Tanush Kotian
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Manav Suthar
- Yash Thakur
- KL Rahul*
- Mohammed Siraj*
(*available for second match)
