NewKerala.com

Key Points

The BCCI has appointed Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma as captains for India A's upcoming 50-over matches against Australia A. Patidar will lead the first game while Tilak takes over the final two matches after completing his Asia Cup commitments. Several players including Arshdeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma will miss the opener due to national duties. The selectors have opted for emerging talent rather than including veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad.

Key Points: Rajat Patidar Tilak Varma Captain India A vs Australia A ODIs

  • Patidar captains first ODI with one India cap experience
  • Tilak Varma leads final two games after Asia Cup duties
  • Asia Cup players miss first match including Arshdeep Singh
  • Selectors prioritize in-form talent over Rohit-Kohli inclusion
2 min read

Patidar and Tilak named captains for India A 50-over games against Australia A

India A names Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma as captains for 50-over games against Australia A in Kanpur. Squad includes IPL stars, excludes Rohit and Kohli.

"Patidar will lead the hosts in the opening fixture, while Tilak is set to take charge for the last two games - BCCI Selectors"

Mumbai, Sep 14

Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma have been named captains for India A’s upcoming 50-over matches against Australia A. All three 50-over games will be held at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 30 to October 5, with a start time of 1:30 pm IST.

Patidar, who’s played one ODI for India, will lead the hosts in the opening fixture, while Tilak, who has four ODI appearances, is set to take charge for the last two games after completing his 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup duties in the UAE.

Just like Tilak, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh will also miss the first match due to Asia Cup commitments, but are picked for the next two games against Australia A.

India duo of Riyan Parag and Ravi Bishnoi, along with Yudhvir Singh, Gurjapneet Singh, Ayush Badoni, Vipraj Nigam, Suryansh Shedge, Nishant Sindhu, Prabhsimran Singh and Abhishek Porel are picked for all three matches.

Delhi’s left-handed opener Priyansh Arya, who grabbed headlines in IPL 2025 for his superb run with Punjab Kings, is part of the India A squad for the first match, as is his fellow state‑mate Simranjeet Singh.

There were murmurs of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being potentially part of India A 50-over games, but the veteran duo haven’t been named as the selectors have opted to include talented and in‑form players. It also means that Rohit and Virat will be directly seen in action for India’s three‑match ODI series in Australia, starting on October 19 in Perth.

Before the three 50‑over games in Kanpur, India A and Australia A will face off in two four‑day first‑class matches, to be held at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow from September 16–19 and 23–26 respectively.

India A squad for 1st one-day match against Australia A: Rajat Patidar (Captain), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Priyansh Arya, and Simarjeet Singh.

India A squad for 2nd and 3rd one-day games against Australia A: Tilak Varma (Captain), Rajat Patidar (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Smart move by selectors to not include Rohit and Kohli. Let the youngsters get exposure against quality opposition. Australia A will be good preparation for them!
A
Ananya R
Excited to see Priyansh Arya in the squad! He was brilliant in IPL 2025. Hope he gets a chance to showcase his talent against the Aussies 🏏
M
Michael C
Interesting scheduling with players missing first match due to Asia Cup. Hope the transition between captains goes smoothly. Good test of bench strength!
V
Vikram M
Strong squad overall, but I would have liked to see a couple more experienced players to guide the youngsters. Still, good selection for building future talent.
Kavya N
Kanpur's Green Park is a great venue for these matches! Hope we get good crowds to support our future stars. Can't wait to watch these games 💙
S
Sarah B
Good to see Arshdeep and Harshit Rana in the squad for last two matches. Our pace bowling future looks promising with these talented bowlers!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50