The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finalized the India ‘A’ squad for the upcoming England tour, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan making the cut, while Sarfaraz Khan has been left out.
Key Squad Selections & Omissions
- Jaiswal & Kishan Included: Both players will feature in the India ‘A’ squad, which will play two unofficial Test matches against England Lions before the senior team’s five-match Test series starting June 20.
- Sarfaraz Khan’s Absence: Despite his strong domestic performances, Sarfaraz is not part of the India ‘A’ squad but is expected to join the senior team later.
- Other Key Players: The squad also includes Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian, Akash Deep, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, and Manav Suthar.
Impact on India’s Test Preparations
With Jaiswal and Kishan gaining match practice, selectors aim to fine-tune India’s batting depth ahead of the England Test series. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan’s exclusion from the ‘A’ squad suggests he may be directly drafted into the senior team for the main series.
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