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- Teh All India Senior Selection Committee has announced the India A squad for the upcoming one-day series against South Africa A.
- The squad, led by Tilak Varma, features a mix of established and emerging talents.
- Tilak Varma, as captain, will be expected to lead from the front with both bat and strategic acumen.
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India A Announces Squad for One-day Series Against South Africa A
Published November 5, 2025, at 12:36 PM PST
Teh All India Senior Selection Committee has announced the India A squad for the upcoming one-day series against South Africa A. The matches are scheduled to be held in Rajkot on November 13, 16, and 19, 2025.
India A Squad Details
The squad, led by Tilak Varma, features a mix of established and emerging talents. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named as the vice-captain. The squad includes two wicketkeeper-batters, Prabhsimran Singh and Ishan Kishan, providing adaptability in the batting order.
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | Captain |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Vice-Captain |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder |
| riyan Parag | All-rounder |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Ayush Badoni | Batter |
| Nishant Sindhu | All-rounder |
| Vipraj Nigam | Batter |
| Manav Suthar | All-rounder |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
Key Players to Watch
Tilak Varma, as captain, will be expected to lead from the front with both bat and strategic acumen. Ruturaj Gaikwad brings a wealth of experience and consistency to the top order. The pace attack, featuring Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, and Khaleel ahmed, will be crucial in exploiting conditions in Rajkot.