Team India players were enjoying themselves while training ahead of their five-match Test series against England, which is set to commence on Friday, June 20. Meanwhile, only four players from the India A squad have joined the main squad in preparation for the series opener at Headingley in Leeds.
For the first time since the World Test Championship began, India aren’t playing in the final. The Men in Blue had their first official practice session ahead of the five-match Test series against England. Notably, the session offered insight into the team’s approach and mindset for the much-awaited series.
Team India to Face India A in Intra-Squad Clash from June 13 at Beckenham
Team India will play a four-day intra-squad match against India A at Beckenham, beginning June 13. This fixture will allow the selectors and management to assess form and fitness ahead of the opening Test at Leeds.
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India A recently faced the England Lions in the second unofficial Test at Northampton. KL Rahul, who joined the India A side before the match, impressed with scores of 116 and 51 in the two innings.
The match ended in a draw, but there were encouraging signs for the touring side. Notably, Karun Nair scored a double-century (204 off 281 balls), boosting his case for selection in the main squad.
India are aiming for their first Test series win in England since 2007. During their last campaign there, in 2021/22, the series ended in a 2-2 draw.
Only Four Players from India A joined the Main India Squad
Ahead of the series opener, RevSportz reporter Rohit Juglan said that only four players from the India A squad have joined the main Indian team. These players are Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Kumar, Harshit Rana, and Manav Sutar.
“Break – Only 4 players from India A are here with the Main India squad – Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Kumar, Harshit Rana, Manav Sutar,” Rohit Juglan wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Break – Only 4 players from India A are here with the Main India squad
Anshul Kamboj
Mukesh Kumar
Harshit Rana
Manav Sutar #ENGvIND— Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) June 11, 2025
Anshul Kamboj’s Impressive Performances for India A
Anshul Kamboj delivered an impressive all-round performance for India A in the second match. He took two wickets for 56 runs in 18 overs during the first innings and followed it up with two wickets for just six runs in three overs in the second. He also scored 51 runs off 86 balls, including five fours and a six.
There is a chance he could be called up if a fast bowler gets injured during the five-match Test series against England. Injuries to pacers could open the door for his inclusion.
Anshul is yet to make his debut for India but has been consistent in domestic cricket and the IPL. He has taken 79 wickets in 24 first-class matches and has 10 wickets from 11 IPL games. He played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). A call-up to the national side may be just around the corner.
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