New Delhi, June 6 -- India A will be led by wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel in their upcoming two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A, with the selectors naming a balanced squad featuring several emerging talents and domestic performers.
The squad was announced on Saturday by the selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar. Top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal has been named vice-captain for the red-ball tour, scheduled to be held in Galle from June 25 to July 5.
One of the major highlights of the squad is the maiden India A callup for Jammu and Kashmir pacer-cum-allrounder Auqib Nabi, who has been rewarded for a breakthrough domestic season. Nabi had taken 60 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, playing a key role in Jammu and Kashmir's historic...