Overview

• Cricbuzz-based reports say Iyer is expected to be picked for the two unofficial four-day games with a prominent role that could include captaincy.
• BCCI has not named the squads, with announcements expected after the Duleep Trophy semifinals end on September 7.
• Australia A will play four-day matches in Lucknow starting September 16 and 23, followed by ODIs in Kanpur on September 30, October 3 and October 5.
• Iyer is featuring for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy semifinal in Bengaluru and scored 25 in the first innings.
• Players reported to be in contention include Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhimanyu Easwaran, B Sai Sudharsan, Narayan Jagadeesan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rajat Patidar.