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Dhruv Jurel to Lead India A in Unofficial Test Series Against New Zealand A
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News18•06-10-2026, 21:23
Dhruv Jurel to Lead India A in Unofficial Test Series Against New Zealand A
- •Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has been appointed captain of the 15-member India A squad for the upcoming three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A.
- •The squad features star names including Rishabh Pant, whose participation depends on fitness, alongside KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal.
- •Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has not been included in the squad despite previous reports suggesting he might play a red-ball match ahead of the Test series.
- •The first unofficial Test begins on October 24 at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln, followed by matches in Christchurch and Lincoln.
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Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel from Agra has been appointed to captain the 15-member India A squad for the three unofficial Test matches against New Zealand A.
The first unofficial Test will take place from October 24 to 27 at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln, the second from October 31 to November 3 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, and the third from November 7 to 10 back at Bert Sutcliffe Oval.
Although it was reported that Jasprit Bumrah would play a red-ball match to prepare for the Test series, he was not included in the squad following a previous injury that ruled him out against Sri Lanka.
