Hardik named in India A squad for Australia A home series: Gaikwad, Padikkal to lead

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**India A squads announced for Australia A home series — Padikkal & Gaikwad to lead** 🏏 The BCCI's selection committee has dropped the India A squads for the upcoming home series against Australia A in Puducherry. Expecting a mix of multiday and oneday cricket to test our emerging talent across formats. **Multiday side** led by **Devdutt Padikkal** (C), with **Sai Sudharsan** as VC. A strong batting lineup featuring **Aman Mokhade, Ayush Pandey, Yash Rathod** and **Shaik Rasheed**, with **Kumar Kushagra** & **N Jagadeesan** holding wicketkeeping duties. **Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Tushar Deshpande** and **Anshul Kamboj** round out the squad. **Oneday side** captained by **Ruturaj Gaikwad**, with Padikkal as VC. The list includes **Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Priyansh Arya, Nishant Sindhu, Arshin Kulkarni** and **Naman Dhir**. Big one to note — **Hardik Pandya** included in the oneday squad, *subject to fitness clearance*. **V Vyshak** (multiday) is also fitness-dependent. **Schedule (all in Puducherry):** 📅 1st Multiday: 22–25 Sep 📅 2nd Multiday: 29 Sep–2 Oct 📅 1st ODI: 6 Oct 📅 2nd ODI: 9 Oct 📅 3rd ODI: 11 Oct A great opportunity for players to stake their claim. Who's your pick to shine in this series? 💛 Source: Times of India