Rohit Sharma Likely to Captain India A; Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer Expected in Squad for Australia A Series
Rohit Sharma is likely to captain India A in the ODI series vs Australia A, with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer also expected in the squad. Check full predicted team.
Rohit Sharma could captain India A in the upcoming ODI series against Australia A, with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer likely to feature.
In an intriguing September–October series that includes two unofficial Test matches and three unofficial ODIs, India A is preparing to play Australia A. Cricket fans are anxiously awaiting the white-ball team list, even though the red-ball squad has already been revealed. According to reports, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are also anticipated to play, and Rohit Sharma may make a comeback as captain.
Green Park in Kanpur will host the three-match ODI series on September 30, October 3, and October 5.
Predicted Openings for India A Squad vs. Australia A (ODIs)
- If included, captain Rohit Sharma is expected to take the lead.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: Most likely for the ODIs, but missed the Test squad.
- Another excellent choice at the top order is Ishan Kishan.
The Middle Order
- Virat Kohli is anticipated to start at number three.
- Leading the Test team already, Shreyas Iyer is probably going to play in the ODIs.
- Rajat Patidar is a reliable player in domestic cricket.
- Devdutt Padikkal: Provides left-handed variation and stability.
- Ayush Badoni, who was recently rewarded with a Test call-up, may make his India A white-ball debut.
Everywhere
The team's primary spin-bowling all-rounder is probably Krunal Pandya.
Bowlers
- Mohammed Shami: He might return following the Champions Trophy final in 2025.
- Anshul Kamboj is a young pacer with promise.
- Khaleel Ahmed is a left-arm pacer.
- The in-form domestic pacer is Tushar Deshpande.
- A dependable left-arm spinner is R Sai Kishore.
- Yuzvendra Chahal is a skilled wrist spinner.
Full Predicted Squad
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Tushar Deshpande, R Sai Kishore, Yuzvendra Chahal.
With senior players like Rohit and Kohli possibly returning, the India A series against Australia A is expected to draw massive fan attention, serving as a key build-up to future international assignments.
