Red-ball cricket returns with India A taking on Australia A in the first of two four-day matches at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow from Tuesday, September 16. Shreyas Iyer will lead the hosts as he continues his push for a comeback to the senior Test side.
Wicket-keeper batter Dhruv Jurel has been named vice-captain while the squad also features Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Narayan Jagadeesan, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Abhimanyu Easwaran. India A will look to start the series strongly at home.
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Australia A's squad includes Todd Murphy, Xavier Bartlett (captain) and Cooper Connolly with Aaron Hardie missing out due to injury. The visitors will look to test India A in conditions that will challenge their batting and spin play.
When is the India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test?
The India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test will be start from Tuesday, September 16.
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What time will the India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test start?
The India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test will start at 9:30 am (IST).
Where will the India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test take place?
The India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
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Which TV channel will telecast India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test in India?
The India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test will be available to watch on Star Sports Network.
How to watch the livestream of the India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test online from India?
The online livestream of the India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test will be available on the JioHotstar app/website.
| Country | TV | Livestream |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar app/website |
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