Former Rajasthan cricketer Vineet Saxena named batting coach of India A team for T20 WC warm-up matches

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Ranji Trophy stalwart Vineet Saxena has been appointed as the batting coach of India A team for the upcoming T20 World Cup warm-up matches.Earlier, 45-year-old Saxena has served as batting coach in the Duleep Trophy and NCA's high performance camp. The former Rajasthan batter was also the head coach of Rajasthan senior men's side for the 2022-23 season.Saxena, who represented Rajasthan in 129 First-Class matches and has amassed 7637 runs. Former Indian off-spinner Venkataramana will be the bowling coach.The 15-member India A Squad will have three Rajasthan players. Rajasthan in-form all-rounder Manav Suthar has been named as the vice-captain. State speedsters Khaleel Ahmed and Ashok Sharma were also selected in the side, which will be led by Delhi's Ayush Badoni.