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Rishabh Pant Back to Shine as Captain in Upcoming Matches
Rishabh Pant Makes Comeback as Captain
After a significant absence due to a foot injury, Rishabh Pant is back to lead the India A team in two vital four-day matches against South Africa A. This marks his return to competitive cricket as he prepares for the upcoming Test series against South Africa starting on November 14.
Pant, who has been out since July 2023, missed several important matches, including the home Test series against West Indies and the white-ball tour of Australia.
India A Lineup for the Matches
The first match kicks off on October 30 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Mumbai, followed by the second on November 6. The squad primarily comprises several players accustomed to the Test format, ensuring a strong competitive edge as they gear up for the challenge.
India A Squad Details
| Match | Players |
|---|---|
| 1st Four-Day Match | Rishabh Pant (C), Ayush Mhatre, N Jagdeesan (WK), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Ayush Badoni, Saransh Jain |
| 2nd Four-Day Match | Rishabh Pant (C), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep |
With a solid squad and Pant’s leadership, the matches are critical for players to acclimate themselves before the Tests against South Africa.
