Auqib Nabi's 4/58 with the second new ball helped India A secure a 122-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka A, extending it to 170 by stumps on Day 3
Mohammed Siraj's workload is under scrutiny ahead of the one-off Afghanistan Test. A decision on his participation will be made within 48 hours. If rested, Gurnoor Brar may debut and Auqib Nabi could join the squad.
Hardik Pandya will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2 for fitness assessments. He is expected to join the India ODI squad for the Afghanistan series on June 11, after a week of drills. Meanwhile, the India Test squad begins training in Mullanpur for their match against Afghanistan.
Hardik Pandya will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2 for fitness assessments ahead of the Afghanistan series. The Indian Test squad also begins training in Mullanpur for their one-off Test.
Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar criticized the selection committee for overlooking Auqib Nabi, the top wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy, for the Test against Afghanistan. Nabi took 60 wickets and led J&K to their maiden title.
Rishabh Pant has been removed as Test vice-captain, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar stating the move aims to help Pant focus on his batting. Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav received surprise call-ups to the national squads.
