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India A face Australia A in first unofficial ODI as fringe pacers seek to impress
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:00
India A face Australia A in first unofficial ODI as fringe pacers seek to impress
- •Young fast bowlers Gurjapneet Singh, Arshad Khan and Yash Thakur look to stake their claim for senior team selection in the three-match series against Australia A.
- •Hardik Pandya was ruled out due to a right shin injury and replaced in the squad by Suryansh Shedge.
- •The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A squad boasts a strong batting lineup including Devdutt Padikkal, B Sai Sudharsan and Rajat Patidar.
- •National selectors are closely monitoring the performance of the pace trio as the senior team faces a scarcity of resources in the fast bowling department.
Key Questions Answered
Hardik Pandya was ruled out for an indefinite period due to a right shin injury.
Suryansh Shedge, who recently completed his rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence, has replaced Hardik Pandya in the India A side.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the star-studded India A batting unit as captain for the series.
