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In a significant development, Rinku Singh<\/strong><\/a> has been granted his maiden call-up to the India A<\/strong> squad for the last two Unofficial Tests against England Lions<\/strong> in Ahmedabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)<\/strong> officially announced the 14-member squad on Friday, marking a new opportunity for the talented batter.<\/p>\n After serving as a reserve player with the India Test squad during their recent tour of South Africa<\/strong>, Rinku finds himself in contention for a potential debut in the longest format of the game. The upcoming four-day contests against the England Lions could be the platform for Rinku to showcase his skills and make a mark on the international stage.<\/p>\n Rinku Singh brings a wealth of experience to the India A side with 43 first-class matches under his belt, accumulating an impressive total of 3099 runs at an average of 58.47. With such a stellar track record, anticipation is high for Rinku to contribute significantly to the team\u2019s success in the upcoming matches.<\/p>\n Joining Rinku in the 14-member squad are Tilak Varma<\/strong> and Arshdeep Singh<\/strong><\/a>, both of whom were part of the recently-concluded T20I series against Afghanistan. On the other hand, Navdeep Saini, Pradosh Paul, Manav Suthar<\/strong> and Pulkit Narang<\/strong> have been omitted from the squad. Additionally, KS Bharat<\/strong> will be unavailable as he is set to join the senior team for the forthcoming Test series against England.<\/p>\n Abhimanyu Easwaran<\/strong> will continue to lead the India A side, providing stability and experience to the team. The second Unofficial Test is scheduled to commence on January 24, followed by the third and final match starting from February 1.<\/p>\n Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), B Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Tilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav (wk), Akash Deep, Yash Dayal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Abhimanyu Easwaran (captain), B Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Washington Sundar, Shams Mulani, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav (wk), Akash Deep, Yash Dayal<\/p>\n<\/div>\nDebut Anticipation for Rinku Singh:<\/h2>\n
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