In the second unofficial Test between India A and Australia A, KL Rahul will partner with Abhimanyu Easwaran as the new opening pair while regular opener Ruturaj Gaikwad shifts to the middle order. This change reflects India’s search for stable top-order options and provides Rahul an opportunity to test his form as a potential opener in case Rohit Sharma is unavailable for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With notable inclusions like wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel and omissions such as Ishan Kishan, the revamped India A squad faces a crucial test against Australia A to assess its bench strength ahead of important series.
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