Among the notable names in the India A squad are Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Karun Nair. While Jaiswal is expected to cement his opening spot, the retirement of Rohit Sharma and absence of Virat Kohli have opened up vacancies in the top order. Easwaran, a seasoned domestic performer, and Karun Nair, back after a stellar domestic season, are strong contenders to fill those slots.
Nitish Reddy, who impressed against Australia, faces competition from Shardul Thakur in the all-rounder’s role and will look to assert himself. Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, and Ishan Kishan are also eyeing opportunities to stay in the selectors’ radar.
England Lions will be led by James Rew and include Test names like Chris Woakes and Rehan Ahmed, ensuring a high-quality challenge. With both sides fielding players with something to prove, the game promises to be a litmus test for India’s next generation of red-ball cricketers.
