The BCCI is preparing for India’s upcoming Test series against England, with selectors finalizing the India A squad for the shadow tour before the Tests. Karun Nair, who last played for India in 2017, is set to make a comeback after impressing in the domestic season with Vidarbha. Shardul Thakur, who last played in December 2023, is also in contention for a Test return, adding depth to the Indian team’s bowling and batting line-up.
The India A team will be announced on May 13, with Abhimanyu Easwaran likely to lead the side in matches against England Lions. The senior Test squad will be picked on May 23, with a new captain expected to be named following Rohit Sharma’s retirement, possibly Shubman Gill.
With the IPL postponed, selectors are focusing on non-IPL players and those from teams likely to be eliminated early. Players like Tanush Kotian, Akash Deep, Baba Indrajith, and Dhruv Jurel are expected to be involved at some stage in the upcoming series. Overall, the preparations for the Test series against England are well underway, with the return of Nair and Thakur adding excitement to the squad.
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