Ajit Agarkar finalises India A squad for first match vs England: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan in; announcement soon

The BCCI’s senior men’s selection committee, led by former fast bowler Ajit Agarkar, has reportedly finalized a 14-member Indian squad for the opening Test against the England Lions, starting on May 30. Although the revised IPL schedule posed unexpected challenges, The Indian Express reports that Agarkar and his team have decided to field two separate India A squads for the two-match series. Since the Rajasthan Royals are already out of playoff contention, the selectors have included Yashasvi Jaiswal India’s confirmed opener for the upcoming five-Test series against England in the first India A squad.

Also Read : PM Modi to Meet NDA CMs, Deputy CMs on May 25

Yashasvi Jaiswal to Feature in India A Squad as Selectors Pick Players Exiting Early from IPL

The Indian Express reported that the national selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, has selected a 14-member squad for the first match, including players whose T20 league campaigns ended at the league stage. Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s confirmed opener for the upcoming five-Test series against England, will join the India A squad for the first match against the England Lions, as his IPL team, the Rajasthan Royals, has failed to qualify for the playoffs, which coincide with the match.

Also Read : Justice B.R. Gavai Takes Oath as Chief Justice of India

Ishan Kishan Set for India A Return, Faces Wicketkeeping Duel with Dhruv Jurel

Another big name expected to play in the first India A match is Ishan Kishan. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter returns to the squad after a year and a half, as Sunrisers Hyderabad have exited the tournament. Kishan will compete for the keeper’s spot with Dhruv Jurel, who featured in the India Test squad during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Both Kishan and Jurel are likely to be included in the India A XI for the first match, with one of them taking the field as a specialist batter.

Also Read : RSS Attack On Colonel Sofiya Qureshi’s Home?