Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI that he will take a six-month break from red-ball cricket.
The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has announced the India A squad for the three-match one-day series against Australia A. They have also named the Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup.
India A, led by Shreyas Iyer, will play their matches in Kanpur starting September 30. The Irani Cup will see the Rest of India, captained by Rajat Patidar, take on Ranji Trophy 2024-25 champions Vidarbha in Nagpur from October 1.
Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI that he will take a six-month break from red-ball cricket. He had previously undergone back surgery in the UK and managed his recovery well, but has recently experienced recurring back spasms and stiffness in the longer format. He plans to use this time to build endurance, strengthen his body, and work on his overall fitness. As a result, he was not considered for selection in the Irani Cup.
India A squad for 1st one-day match: Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Priyansh Arya, Simarjeet Singh.
For 2nd and 3rd one-day matches: Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh.
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Rest of India squad (Irani Cup): Rajat Patidar (C), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Aryan Juyal (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Yash Dhull, Shaikh Rasheed, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj, Saransh Jain.
Earlier, the BCCI had said Rajat Patidar would captain India A in the first one-day match, with Tilak Varma leading the next two games.
No vice-captain has been named for the first match, but Tilak, who is currently in the UAE for the Asia Cup, will be Shreyas’ deputy for the second and third matches.
Rajat Patidar, who recently led Central Zone to the Duleep Trophy title, has been taken out of the India A squad and will instead captain the Rest of India team against Ranji Trophy winners Vidarbha in the Irani Cup.
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