LUCKNOW, Sept. 16 -- Ever since the Indian squad for the ongoing Asia Cup was named last month, the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer was heavily debated. Iyer now has the chance to let his bat do the talking again. As the Mumbai player takes guard as skipper of India A against Australia A on Tuesday, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here, staking his claim for a place in the Indian Test side will be on his mind. Ignored in the T20 team, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel named Iyer in the India A side for the two-match red-ball series against Australia A. "This two-match series means a lot to everyone who is aiming to stake a claim for a berth in the Team India. So I expect everyone to put his best foot forward," India A head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar told reporters on the eve of the match on Monday. "It's a great opportunity for Iyer too as he has his options open to make a comeback in the Indian Test squad. This series is the next step for him to do well and find a place in the Test team," the India A coach added. Australia A coach Tim Paine also said that the two-match series gives ample opportunities to the young touring Australians to push their case for a berth in the Test side for the Ashes later this year....