Australia A team to face India A in two four-day Tests and three ODIs in Lucknow this September and October.
Sam Konstas Named Captain of Australia A for India Tour
Cricket Australia has officially announced the Australia A squad for their upcoming tour of India, scheduled for September and October 2025. The squad will participate in two four-day matches and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) against India A, all to be held in Lucknow.
In a significant move, 19-year-old Sam Konstas has been appointed captain of the Australia A Test side, despite having stirred controversy during the previous series against India. Konstas had a heated on-field exchange with Indian players Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal, and was even nudged by Virat Kohli during a match in Melbourne. His inclusion and leadership role signal strong backing from Australian selectors despite his recent form and temperament concerns.
Australia A Test Squad – Familiar Names and Rising Stars
The four-day match squad includes several notable players:
- Sam Konstas (captain)
- Nathan McSweeney
- Todd Murphy
- Cooper Connolly
- Xavier Bartlett
- Jack Edwards
- Aaron Hardie
- Campbell Kellaway
- Lance Morris
- Fergus O’Neill
- Ollie Peake
- Josh Philippe
- Corey Rocchiccioli
- Liam Scott
Todd Murphy, who played all four matches during the 2022-23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, returns to Indian conditions after taking 14 wickets in that series. Nathan McSweeney also rejoins the A setup alongside Cooper Connolly, bringing international experience to the touring side.
Australia A ODI Squad – Emphasis on Young Talent
The 50-over squad features a mix of emerging talent and domestic performers:
- Cooper Connolly
- Harry Dixon
- Jack Edwards
- Sam Elliott
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Aaron Hardie
- MacKenzie Harvey
- Todd Murphy
- Tanveer Sangha
- Liam Scott
- Lachlan Shaw
- Tom Squire
- Will Sutherland
- Callum Vidler
Jake Fraser-McGurk, known for his explosive batting style, and Tanveer Sangha, a promising leg-spinner, are expected to play key roles in the ODIs.
Fixtures Announced: India A vs Australia A in Lucknow
The full schedule for the Australia A tour is as follows:
Four-Day Tests (India A vs Australia A)
- 1st Match: September 16–19, 2025 – Lucknow
- 2nd Match: September 23–26, 2025 – Lucknow
ODI Series (India A vs Australia A)
- 1st ODI: September 30, 2025 – Lucknow
- 2nd ODI: October 3, 2025 – Lucknow
- 3rd ODI: October 5, 2025 – Lucknow
Context: Building Depth for National Sides
This tour serves as a platform for both India and Australia to assess their bench strength ahead of major international tournaments. With players like Sam Konstas gaining leadership experience and proven performers like Todd Murphy returning to Indian conditions, selectors will keep a close eye on individual performances.
The India A vs Australia A series is expected to be a fiercely contested battle of emerging talent, with spots in the senior national teams potentially on the line.
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