Announcement of the India A squad for the England tour, featuring an unproven opener set to take the helm
India A Announces Squad for Tour of England
England’s green fields will once again witness Indian cricket action, as the Indian 'A' team prepares to take on the mighty England Lions for a 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle exhibition. The tournament begins on May 30.
Announcing the team for India A's tour of England, the All-India Senior Men's Selection Committee named Abhimanyu Easwaran as captain, with Dhruv Jurel as vice-captain and wicket-keeper. Easwaran, who has represented Team India during the last 'A' series against Australia, is back in contention after his disappointing run during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an elbow injury, will be back in action for India A. Despite his injury setback, Gaikwad was selected for the squad. This tour marks an opportunity for Gaikwad to rediscover his form and prove his mettle on the international stage.
With the retirement of Rohit, Kohli, and Ashwin, the senior Indian Test team is undergoing a significant transformation. The upcoming series against the England Lions acts as a mirror match to the main series, offering a glimpse of the emerging talents ready to take the stage.
The selected squad includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and comeback kings Karun Nair, Ishan Kishan, and Shardul Thakur. Joining the squad for the second match will be Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.
Squad for India A's 2025 England Tour
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Karun Nair
- Dhruv Jurel (VC, wk)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shardul Thakur
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Tushar Deshpande
- Harsh Dubey
- Manav Suthar
- Tanush Kotian
- Mukesh Kumar
- Akash Deep
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Shubman Gill (2nd match)
- Sai Sudharsan (2nd match)
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tags: 2025 India A Squad for England Tour, Emerging Talents, England Lions, World Test Championship Cycle, Indian Cricket Transition, Injury recovery.
Sports enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate the World Test Championship cycle exhibition as the Indian 'A' team embarks on their tour of England in May, engaging in a series against the England Lions. Stay updated with the latest cricket news, following the ongoing developments in this significant tournament for the sports realm.
