The Indian cricket team’s tour of England is just around the corner, starting on June 20. With the recent retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin, Team India’s challenges are mounting. Before the India-England series begins, India A was set to tour England starting May 30. However, the expanded IPL 2025 schedule may impact India A’s tour. A recent media report suggests that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan could be two big names to feature in the India A squad.
The Indian Express reported that Ishan Kishan and Yashasvi Jaiswal are likely to play for India A against England Lions. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is expected to pick a 14-member squad for the first match, likely comprising players who miss out on the IPL 2025 playoffs. Other potential inclusions are Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Tanush Kotian, Khaleel Ahmad, Akashdeep, Manav Suthar, and Anshul Kamboj. Sarfaraz Khan, not playing in IPL 2025, may also be in contention. RCB captain Rajat Patidar may not recover from a finger injury in time.
IPL 2022 Stars Head to England
Players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan may be joined in England by others who don’t make the IPL 2025 playoffs. Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Washington Sundar may feature in the second match. Before the first Test against England, Team India will play an intra-squad match. Rohit Sharma’s retirement has put the spotlight on players in India A’s matches.
India A Squad
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Ishan Kishan
- Karun Nair
- Dhruv Jurel
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shardul Thakur
- Tanush Kotian
- Khaleel Ahmad
- Akashdeep
- Manav Suthar
- Anshul Kamboj
- Sarfaraz Khan
The selectors will closely monitor the players’ performances in these matches, assessing their readiness for the senior team.