The All-India Senior Men’s Selection Committee has announced the India A squad for their upcoming tour of England. Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain the team, which includes promising talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel. India A is set to play two four-day matches against the England Lions in Canterbury and Northampton.
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