Exclusive Content Test Specialists for India A’s Pre-IND vs SA Tour of South Africa

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The India Cricket Team is slated to play two Test matches. However, prior to that India A side will play three matches with South Africa A as practice matches. As per the latest updates, the senior members of the squad who specialize in Test cricket will play for India A.

“Yes, there are three four-day Tests between India ‘A’ and South Africa ‘A’ next month. The team for that will be announced in some days. Most of the consistent young performers along with those (seniors) who need some game time before the two Test matches in Centurion (December 26 to 30) and Cape Town (January 3-7) will be there,” a BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity.

India will play three matches (four-day matches) against South Africa. Following this, the India A side will also play against England A in January ahead of the England Tour of India series.

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As per the updates, the Test specialists like Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jaydev Unadkat will play for India A in their preparation for the upcoming mega tournament.

Along with the seniors, the youngsters who have performed well in the domestic circuit will get their chance to shine. Abhimanyu Easwaran, B Sai Sudharsan, Yash Dhull, Kona Bharat, Upendra Yadav, and Saurabh Kumar are set to be involved in the team.

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