The BCCI has officially announced a strong India ‘A’ squad for the upcoming tour of England Tour , set to begin on May 30. The team will be led by experienced opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, with Dhruv Jurel serving as the vice-captain and wicketkeeper.
The squad includes several rising stars and seasoned performers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have made the cut, signaling strong backing for their red-ball credentials. Gaikwad’s selection also indicates positive progress in his recovery from an elbow injury that kept him out of IPL 2025.
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill are set to join the squad for the second game, depending on the progress of their IPL team Gujarat Titans, who are still in the race for the finals scheduled on June 3. The second match of the England tour starts June 6, giving them limited time to transition to red-ball cricket.
✅ Full India ‘A’ Squad:
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Shubman Gill (from 2nd match)
- Sai Sudharsan (from 2nd match)
- Karun Nair
- Dhruv Jurel (VC & WK)
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shardul Thakur
- Manav Suthar
- Tanush Kotian
- Harsh Dubey
- Akash Deep
- Mukesh Kumar
- Harshit Rana
- Tushar Deshpande
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Anshul Kamboj
🔍 Key Highlights:
- Shardul Thakur and Akash Deep have earned their spots based on recent strong performances in domestic cricket.
- Sarfaraz Khan, returning from injury, has been given a chance to re-establish himself.
- Harsh Dubey, who impressed in the recent Ranji Trophy season, will lead the spin attack alongside Manav Suthar and Tanush Kotian.
- The pace department is deep, featuring Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Harshit Rana, Tushar Deshpande, and Anshul Kamboj.
❌ Notable Absentees:
- Devdutt Padikkal is out due to a hamstring injury.
- Ricky Bhui, Abhishek Porel, Baba Indrajith, Yash Dayal, and Navdeep Saini were also unavailable due to injuries or form issues.
🏏 Opportunity to Adapt to English Conditions
With IPL franchises like Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad already knocked out, players like Jaiswal and Reddy will benefit from the extra time to adapt to the challenging English conditions.
The India ‘A’ squad is also scheduled to play a third tour game — a crucial match-up against the senior Indian team, just before the high-profile five-match Test series against England.
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