India A have named their squad for two four-day unofficial Tests against South Africa A from October 30 at the BCCI Center of Excellence.
Rishabh Pant will lead the side, marking his return from a foot injury suffered during the fourth Test against England earlier this year.
The series will also serve as preparation for the main two-match Test series between India and South Africa, starting on November 14.
Sai Sudharsan, India’s current Test No.3, has been named vice-captain. After some ups and downs in the England and West Indies series, Sudharsan will look to gain confidence and form in these four-day matches ahead of the senior series.
The selection for the first match consists of several young and emerging players. This includes Ayush Mhatre, Tanush Kotian, Anshul Kamboj, Ayush Badoni and others who are on the verge of breaking into the national setup. These players will gain valuable exposure in longer format cricket.
The second match will feature more experienced players and Test regulars. KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep are part of this squad along with Pant and Sudharsan.
India A selection from the first match: Rishabh Pant (C) (WK), Ayush Mhatre, N Jagdeesan (WK), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Ayush Badoni, Saransh Jain.
India A selection for the 2nd match: Rishabh Pant (C) (WK), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash deep.
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