Shreyas Iyer Could Return as India a Captain. Photo: Bcci/AP
India and England will renew their revolry and square off in a five-match test series, starting June 20. Shubman Gill is the front-Runner to take over the top job. Before the Test Series, India a Will Play Three Unofficial Test Mats Against England Lions. The matches will be played from May 26 to June 19.
Openers
Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devdutt Padikkal Could Be the 4 Openers in the India A Squad for the Three-Match Series. Ruturaj, who got injured during IPL, is likely to get fit in the next few weeks and he would be on the flight to england if available.
There is no doubt over the selections of sudharsan and eawaran. Sudharsan could also make it to the national squad. Padikkal Got Injured during IPL 2025 and Got Rules Out. If fit, he will be on the flight to england.
Middle-order
Shreyas iyer is likely to make his India a comeback as the captain. He isnisc in the scheme of things in red-ball cricket but with an eye on the future, he could be handed his return. Iyer is the former all-format India a captain and he could lead the team once again.
All-rounders
Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Tanush Kotian are likely to be three all-rounders in the team. Nitish is a confirmed selection in the playing xi during the test and he will get much-needed practice in england before the test series.
Wicketkeepers
Bowlers
India’s Complete Pace Battery, Barring Jasprit Bumrah, is likely to be part of the unofficial test series. Mohammed Shami Hasn’t Played A First-Class Game Since November 2024 and He Will Have A Chance to Get Used to First-Class Cricket by Playing for India A.
Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj are likely to be part of the team. The team management can rotate players in the first two games. Axar Patel Cold also be selected in the team. The India-Bound Players will not be part of the third unofficial test match as it will end on June 19, just a day before the start of the test series.
India a’s Probable Sqaud for Unofficial Tests Against England Lions: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwan, Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Karun Nair, NIAR, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Tanush Kotian, Tanush Kotian, Tanush Kotian, Dhruv Jurgi Ishan Kishan, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel
