Dhruv Jurel has been named captain of India A for the upcoming multi-day series against Sri Lanka A in Galle, with Devdutt Padikkal as vice-captain. Jammu & Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi, along with Aman Mokhade and Shaik Rasheed, earned maiden call-ups after impressive domestic performances.

New Delhi, June 6: Wicketkeeper‑batter Dhruv Jurel has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming two multi‑day matches in Sri Lanka, while Jammu & Kashmir fast‑bowling all‑rounder Auqib Nabi has earned a maiden call‑up to the set-up.

The Ajit Agarkar‑led selection committee announced the squad on Saturday, with Devdutt Padikkal appointed as the vice‑captain. India A will play two four‑day fixtures against Sri Lanka A from June 25 to July 5 in Galle, ahead of the Test team visiting the country for a two-game World Test Championship series in August.

Focus on spin and red-ball preparation

The priority will be to acclimatise to spin-friendly conditions and get used to the red Kookaburra ball. Alongside Jurel and Padikkal, the batting unit includes Sai Sudharsan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and N Jagadeesan. Vidarbha batter Aman Mokhade and Andhra batter Shaik Rasheed have also earned maiden call-ups to the India A squad.