All-India Senior Selection Committee Announce India A Squad For New Zealand Tour

Updated - 23 Dec 2019, 11:00 PM

Prithvi Shaw (Credits: Getty)

In latest news, the All-India Senior Selection Committee met in the national capital on Monday to announce India A squad that will tour New Zealand to play three ODIs and 2 four-day games. It is going to be a great opportunity for youngsters to showcase their mettle in overseas conditions.

Prithvi Shaw who started gained momentum with the bat of late will look to carry on his rich vein of form alongside Mayank Agarwal. Shubman Gill will be leading the side for two tour matches and three ODI games.

Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw (Credits: Twitter)

Sanju Samson was called up to India’s squad to play T20I series against Bangladesh but unfortunately, he didn’t get a chance to play. However, he would be hoping to put on a good show for India A. Ishan Kishan will keep the wickets.

Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya have been named in India A squad for two tour matches and three one-day games. Hanuma Vihari will lead India A for 2 four-day games. Shivam Dube who showcased his mettle in the T20Is against Bangladesh and West Indies at home will be at the cynosure of everyone’s eyes.

Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill. Credit: Twitter

India A squad for two tour matches and three one-day games:

Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill (Captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Axar Patel, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Warrier, Ishan Porel, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj

India A squad for 1st four-day game:

Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Priyank Panchal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Hanuma Vihari (Captain), KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Shivam Dube, Shahbaz Nadeem, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Warrier, Avesh Khan, Mohd. Siraj, Ishan Porel, Ishan Kishan

India A squad for 2nd four-day game:

Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Hanuma Vihari (Captain), KS Bharat (wicket-keeper), Shivam Dube, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shahbaz Nadeem, Sandeep Warrier, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Porel

India ‘A’ tour of New Zealand, 2020

No.

Date

Match

Venue

1 January 17 1st Tour Match Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln
2 January 19 2nd Tour Match Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln
3 January 22 1st one-day Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln
4 January 24 2nd one-day Hagley Oval, Christchurch
5 January 26 3rd one-day Hagley Oval, Christchurch
6 January 30 -February  2 1st Four-day Match Hagley Oval, Christchurch
7 February 7 -February 10 2nd Four-day Match Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

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