Ruturaj Gaikwad named captain for Australia tour

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• BCCI announces India A team for Australia tour.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad appointed as captain and Ishan Kishan as wicketkeeper.
• The squad features several emerging players.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

On October 21, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed as the captain, while Ishan Kishan will serve as the wicketkeeper. This tour presents a crucial opportunity for emerging talents in Indian cricket.

The India A squad includes: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Abhimanyu Easwaran (VC), Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Devdutt Padikkal, Ricky Bhui, Baba Indrajith, Ishan Kishan (WK), Abishek Porel (WK), Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dayal, Navdeep Saini, Manav Suthar, and Tanush Kotian.

This selection provides young players a chance to showcase their skills, which will help strengthen the future of Indian cricket. Under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, this team is poised to demonstrate their potential. The India A tour of Australia will be a significant opportunity for development and experience for these emerging players in Indian cricket.

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