India A Squad for England Tour 2025
India A Team Announcement 2025 is finally here, and the spotlight is on Bengal’s opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has been appointed captain for the upcoming India A tour of England 2025. Despite a tough outing in Australia last year, selectors have shown faith in the 29-year-old by making him the captain of India A team.
India A Squad for England Tour 2025: Full Team List
The tour will include two four-day first-class matches against England Lions and one warm-up match against the Senior Indian Team.
India A Team Players List 2025:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Abhimanyu Easwaran | Captain, Opener |
| Dhruv Jurel | Vice-Captain, Wicketkeeper |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opener |
| Karun Nair | Middle-order Batter |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-Rounder |
| Shubman Gill* | Top-order Batter |
| Sai Sudharsan* | Top-order Batter |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Shardul Thakur | All-Rounder |
| Manav Suthar | Spinner |
| Tanush Kotian | Spinner |
| Mukesh Kumar | Fast Bowler |
| Akash Deep | Fast Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| Tushar Deshpande | Fast Bowler |
| Anshul Kamboj | Fast Bowler |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Left-arm Pacer |
| Harsh Dubey | Spinner |
Note: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan will join the squad from the second match.
India A vs England Lions 2025: Match Schedule
| Date | Match Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 30 – June 2 | India A vs England Lions (1st Match) | Canterbury |
| June 6 – June 9 | India A vs England Lions (2nd Match) | Northampton |
| Final Match | India A vs Senior India Team (Date TBA) | TBA |
Spotlight on Abhimanyu Easwaran
Abhimanyu Easwaran, a consistent domestic performer, hasn’t yet broken into the senior national team despite multiple India A call-ups. His leadership in this tour could be a make-or-break opportunity for his Test future.
Last year in Australia, his scores were underwhelming (12, 7, 0, and 17), but this England series gives him a chance to bounce back.
Comebacks & Debuts to Watch
Ishan Kishan, Karun Nair, and Shardul Thakur are making a return to the national setup.
Harsh Dubey, who took 69 wickets in Ranji Trophy, has earned his maiden A call-up.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, recovering from injury, signals a possible comeback into the full-strength Indian side soon.
FAQs: India A Tour of England 2025
Q1: Who is the captain of India A for England Tour 2025?
A1: Abhimanyu Easwaran is named captain of the India A squad for the England tour.
Q2: Who is the vice-captain of India A?
A2: Dhruv Jurel has been selected as the vice-captain and wicketkeeper.
Q3:When is the India A vs England Lions match scheduled?
A3:
- 1st Match: May 30 – June 2, 2025
2nd Match: June 6 – June 9, 2025
Q4: Where will India A matches be played?
A4:Canterbury and Northampton (England)
Q5:Which senior players are joining later?
A5: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan will join from the second match.
This India A Team Announcement 2025 gives young talents a golden opportunity to shine before the senior team’s 5-match Test series in England. With Abhimanyu Easwaran leading the pack, all eyes will be on this squad’s performance in tough English conditions.
Stay tuned to our blog for match updates, scorecards, and in-depth player analysis from the India A tour!
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