Fri Nov 01 01:08:55 UTC 2024: ## India A and Australia A Clash in Unofficial Test Series
The first unofficial Test match between India A and Australia A kicks off in Mackay, Queensland, on Thursday, October 31st, marking the start of a two-match series. This four-day match will be followed by another First-Class clash in Melbourne, serving as a warm-up for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy series between the senior teams.
The India A side, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will be looking to impress ahead of the Test squad selections. Notably, Gaikwad missed out on a place in the back-up opener role for the BGT series, while his deputy, Abhimanyu Easwaran, who made the squad, will be celebrating his 100th First Class match.
The match will be live-streamed via the Cricket Australia website and app for viewers in India.
The India A squad features a mix of experienced players and rising stars, including Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Ishan Kishan. The Australian A squad, led by Nathan McSweeney, boasts players like Cameron Bancroft, Scott Boland, and Marcus Harris.
This series promises to be a competitive affair as both teams aim to prove their mettle and potentially earn a spot in the senior squads for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy.
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