Puducherry, Sept. 2 -- Australia off-spinner Todd Murphy is hoping to use the upcoming A tour of India to strengthen his case for a place across formats at the international level, with the 25-year-old set to feature in both the four-day and one-day series against India A.

Murphy has been named in Australia's A squads for two four-day matches and three one-day games in Puducherry from September 22 to October 11, giving him an opportunity to impress selectors ahead of Australia's five-Test tour of India scheduled for January and February next year.

The Victorian believes the red-ball fixtures will be particularly valuable in preparing for the conditions he could encounter on a potential Test tour.

"Any opportunity to play in those condi...