Not picked in Asia Cup squad, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj to return for India duty in Lucknow - full details

KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj, who were last seen in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy where India drew the series 2-2 against England, will be back in action later this month when they join the India A squad for the second multi-day match against Australia A in Lucknow. The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has confirmed that both players will link up with the team from September 23, replacing two members from the original squad. Rahul arrives after a stellar Test series in England, where he amassed 532 runs at an average of 53.20. His consistency made him India’s second highest run-scorer in the five-match series, only behind Shubman Gill. Siraj, on the other hand, was India’s bowling hero in that same series. Playing all five Tests, he claimed 23 wickets and finished as the leading wicket-taker. His fiery spells at The Oval were central to India’s dramatic victory in the final Test, helping India square the series in unforgettable fashion. For the India A setup, Siraj’s presence brings world-class pace and intensity that will lift the entire group.Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhimanyu Easwaran, N Jagadeesan (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (VC & WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey, Ayush Badoni, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed, Manav Suthar, Yash Thakur The Australia A tour begins with the first multi-day match on September 16, followed by the second on September 23, both in Lucknow. With Rahul and Siraj joining midway, the spotlight will firmly be on how the senior duo combines experience with the hunger of India’s next generation.