Fri Nov 01 04:54:04 UTC 2024: ## India A Takes On Australia A in Crucial Unofficial Test Series

**Mackay, Queensland -** The first of two unofficial Test matches between India A and Australia A is set to begin on October 31st, with the series serving as a vital selection trial for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India A, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will be looking to impress against the Kangaroos, with several players vying for spots in the senior Indian team.

Notable names in the India A squad include Abhimanyu Easwaran and Nitish Reddy, both of whom are currently part of the senior team for the upcoming Australia Test series. This unofficial series will provide them with a valuable opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially cement their positions in the final playing eleven.

The first Test is scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, Queensland. While the match will be live-streamed on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app, there will be no live telecast available for Indian viewers.

**India A Squad:** Sai Sudharsan, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Ricky Bhui, Nitish Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Baba Indrajith, Abishek Porel, Ishan Kishan, Yash Dayal, Manav Suthar, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini.

**Australia A Squad:** Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, Oliver Davies, Cooper Connolly, Beau Webster, Nathan McSweeney (C), Fergus O Neill, Michael Neser, Cameron Bancroft, Jimmy Peirson, Josh Philippe, Scott Boland, Todd Murphy, Jordan Buckingham, Todd Murphy, Nathan McAndrew, Mark Steketee, Corey Rocchiccioli.

With less than a month until the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, this unofficial series promises to be an exciting battle as both teams fight for selection and the chance to represent their nation on the international stage.

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