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Shreyas Iyer Withdraws From India A’s Second Unofficial Test as Dhruv Jurel Takes Charge, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj Join

Selectors are expected to weigh performances in Lucknow when finalizing the squad for the home West Indies Tests.

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Shreyas Iyer, captain of India A, in action against Australia A during the third day of 1st Test cricket match
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Overview

  • Iyer has returned to Mumbai and, according to reports, cited personal reasons for opting out of the Sept. 23–26 match at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
  • Vice-captain Dhruv Jurel will lead India A after scoring 140 in the drawn first unofficial Test.
  • Senior players KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj have linked up with India A and are available for the second fixture.
  • There is no live television or mainstream streaming for the match, with InsideSport providing website coverage and BCCI platforms carrying live scores.
  • The opening game finished level after Australia A made 532/6 declared and India A replied with 531/7, while Iyer managed 8, and reports suggest his withdrawal has raised questions over his West Indies Test prospects.