The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India A squad for the upcoming red-ball tour of England 2025, set to begin on May 30, 2025. This crucial tour will serve as a platform for emerging and fringe players to gain experience in challenging English conditions, ahead of India’s senior team commitments.
India A Squad for England Tour 2025 (Official List)
Captain: Abhimanyu Easwaran
Full Squad:
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Karun Nair
- Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Shardul Thakur
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Manav Suthar
- Tanush Kotian
- Mukesh Kumar
- Akash Deep
- Harshit Rana
- Anshul Kamboj
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Tushar Deshpande
- Harsh Dubey
This squad blends domestic standouts and Test fringe players with international experience, aimed at developing bench strength for India’s future red-ball commitments.
India A Tour of England 2025: Match Schedule
| Match | Date & Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st First-Class match | May 30 – June 2 at 2:30 PM | Canterbury |
| 2nd First-Class match | June 6 – 9 at 2: 30 PM | Northampton |
| Intra Squad match | June 13 – 16 at 2:30 PM | Beckenham |
- First Four-Day Match
🏟️ Venue: Canterbury
📅 Dates: May 30 – June 2, 2025 - Second Four-Day Match
🏟️ Venue: Northampton
📅 Dates: June 6 – 9, 2025 - Intra-Squad Match vs Senior Indian Team
📅 Dates: June 13 – 16, 2025
🏟️ Venue: To Be Confirmed
Top Highlights from the India A Squad Selection
- Karun Nair Returns: After a dominant domestic season scoring 863 runs with four centuries, Nair has earned a spot in the squad.
- Harsh Dubey’s Maiden Call-Up: The left-arm spinner from Vidarbha took 69 wickets at an average of 16.98 in the Ranji Trophy, earning his first India A selection.
- Shardul Thakur Back in Red-Ball Setup: Thakur returns to first-class cricket to lead the seam attack, bringing vital experience.
- Focus on Test Bench Strength: With the WTC cycle ongoing and a Test series against England ahead, selectors are keen to groom future red-ball players.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are set to join the squad ahead of the second match in Northampton. The Gujarat Titans duo is expected to feature later in the Indian Premier League season, which concludes on June 3, as their team is well-positioned for a playoff spot.
Why This Tour Matters
The England tour is a critical opportunity for selectors to evaluate India’s Test cricket bench strength. Playing in English conditions helps young players adapt to swing, seam, and bounce – all vital experiences for future overseas tours. Strong performances here could lead to direct call-ups for India’s senior Test team in the coming months.
Stay Updated
For real-time updates and match performances from the India A tour of England 2025, follow BCCI official website and check the Skyblogs Cricket article.
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