Abhimanyu Easwaran to lead India A against England Lions

Selectors pick Abhimanyu Easwaran as India A squad skipper for the upcoming four-day match against visiting England Lions at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, beginning on January 17. Before that, he will take the reins in a two-day warm-up match against the visitors on January 12, at the same venue.

Hyderabad: Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead India A for the warm-up fixture and the first multi-day game against England Lions. Both the games will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Men’s Selection Committee named a 13-member India ‘A’ squad for a two-day warm-up fixture and the first multi-day match against England Lions. India ‘A’ will play a total of 3 multi-day matches in the tour. The squad was announced by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

KS Bharat has been named as the wicketkeeper along with Dhruv Jurel. Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan, Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar, and Tamil Nadu's Sai Sudharshan have been selected in the squad. Pacers Navdeep Saini and Tushar Deshpande have also been given a chance by the senior selection committee.

The tour will begin with a two-day warm-up game, starting on January 12, 2024, and will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground 'B', Ahmedabad. The first four-day match, commencing on January 17, 2024, will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The India A games are important as it helps in creating bench strength.

Squad:Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Manav Suthar, Pulkit Narang, Navdeep Saini, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper), Akash Deep.

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