In a significant development for Indian cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India A squad for the upcoming tour of England. Bengal opener Abbimanyu Eswaran has been named captain for the tour, which is set to be a pivotal moment in grooming the next generation of Test cricketers ahead of the senior team’s five-match Test series against England.
Notable Inclusions
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The announcement sparked notable discussion, particularly with the return of Karun Nair to the national team. Nair has been famous for scoring a triple century against England in 2016 and has a great track record with 863 runs at an average of 53.93 in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. His selection is seen as a relief for his international career and the team’s overall performance.
Another centre of attraction is the inclusion of uncapped talents in the India A squad, such as Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Tushar Deshpande, and Harsh Dubey. The selectors have also shown their trust in Sarfaraz Khan, who is returning from a rib injury.
India A Squad: Full List
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The selection process was reportedly chaotic due to the overlap of the IPL 2025, with selectors advised to pick players who are unlikely to reach the playoffs, ensuring availability for the England tour. Below is the full list of players included in the India A squad.
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Karun Nair
- Dhruv Jurel (Vice-captain & wicketkeeper)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shardul Thakur
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
- Manav Suthar
- Tanush Kotian
- Mukesh Kumar
- Akash Deep
- Harshit Rana
- Anshul Kamboj
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Tushar Deshpande
- Harsh Dubey
Shubhman Gill and Sai Sudarshan will also join the India A squad ahead of the second match after the conclusion of the IPL 2025.
Full Schedule Of The India A Vs England A
India A will play the first two matches against the England Lions, followed by a high-profile intra-squad fixture against the senior Indian test team.
The India A squad is expected to depart for England on 25 May, while the series will start on 30 May. The full schedule is as below:
| Date | Match | Venue |
| May 30 – June 2 | 1st First-class vs England Lions | Canterbury |
| June 6 – June 9 | 2nd First-class vs England Lions | Northampton |
| June 13 – June 16 | Intra-squad vs Team India (Senior Men) | Beckenham |
Also Read: Full List of Foreign Players Available for IPL 2025 Matches
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