Shreyas Iyer Captains India A vs Australia A After Asia Cup Exclusion

Pakistan has announced a young squad for the Asia Cup 2025, with Salman Ali Agha named as captain despite concerns about his recent form; notable experienced players like Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim were excluded as the Pakistan Cricket Board focuses on rebuilding ahead of future tournaments. Meanwhile, India A is preparing for two multi-day matches against Australia A in Lucknow starting September 16, with Shreyas Iyer appointed as captain and Dhruv Jurel as vice-captain. Iyer, recently omitted from India's Asia Cup squad, is leading India A as a chance to prove his form and potentially earn a recall to the Test team, while KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join for the second match. Jurel has been praised for his wicketkeeping and batting skills, having performed well in recent domestic and international fixtures. The series between India A and Australia A will also include three one-day matches scheduled in Kanpur later in September and early October. These developments reflect a period of transition and opportunity for both Pakistan and India’s cricket teams as they prepare for upcoming international challenges.