5 uncapped India A players who can make their international debut soon

England Lions v India A - Tri-Series International
Mayank Agarwal has been in the form of his life

Virat Kohli's trusted men are having a good time in the home of cricket. After winning the three-match T20I series 2-1, they have made a great start to the ODI series by winning the first game quite comprehensively. While the seniors are dominating Three Lions, the juniors are enjoying their time in England as well.

After winning two practice games, Rahul Dravid's India A won the tri-series which featured home team England Lions and Windies A.

The same form was carried into Tests as they won the two-match unofficial Test series against Windies A.

While India A stalwarts like Rishabh Pant and Deepak Chahar have already made their senior team debuts, many uncapped players have showcased their prowess.

Let us have a look at 5 uncapped players who might get their Indian jerseys soon owing to their phenomenal performance for India A:


#5 Ankit Rajpoot

After an exceptional IPL, Rajpoot impressed in the only opportunity that came his way
After a great IPL, Rajpoot impressed in the only opportunity that came his way

Ankit Rajpoot has been in the circuit for quite some time now, but he made the headlines while playing for Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

In eight matches, Rajpoot took 11 wickets at an economy rate of under nine runs per over. He was rewarded with a place in India A's test squad.

The 24-year-old from Kanpur played in the first Test against Windies A and picked up five wickets.

While the others were having a tough time at Beckenham, Rajpoot rattled the Windies batting lineup in the first innings by dismissing four batsmen and conceding just 76 runs.

In the second innings, he picked up a solitary wicket by conceding just 21 runs. If he manages to continue his good run of form, an Indian jersey might be on his way.

#4 Khaleel Ahmed

England Lions v India A - Tri-Series - Fischer County Ground
Ahmed might be the left-arm speedster India are looking for

Owing to his impressive domestic numbers, left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed was roped in by IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad for a hefty fee.

However, unlike Rajpoot, he did not have a good time in the tournament as he got only one chance which was not enough for him to impress. However, he was selected for the ODI tri-series.

In three matches, the 20-year-old youngster from Rajasthan picked up six wickets and conceded 126 runs at an economy rate of way under five runs per over.

His best performance came at a time when it was needed the most - in the final against England Lions. Ahmed picked up three wickets by conceding 48 runs, as a result of which the hosts could only manage a lukewarm total of 264.

#3 Hanuma Vihari

India A v West Indies A - Tour Match - The County Ground
Vihari was India's second-highest run scorer in the tri-series

Hanuma Vihari was once a part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad set-up, but soon he found himself fading into oblivion.

Though he was selected for the tri-series, he was just a mere spectator for the first two games. He got a chance against Windies A, and just like a perfect opportunist, grabbed it with both hands.

He played an astonishing knock of 69 runs from just 63 balls which made it hard for coach Dravid to drop him.

He nailed his place in the side by scoring a splendid 147 off 131 deliveries in his second game, and played a crucial knock of 37 runs in the final, thereby becoming India's second highest scorer in the series.

#2 Shubman Gill

England Lions v India A - Tri-Series - Fischer County Ground
Gill is currently one of India's most prized assets for the future

Shubman Gill became a household name after a superb ICC U19 World Cup campaign. He found himself at Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and though the initial days were not easy, he justified his hefty price tag when he was sent up the order. Gill amassed 203 runs in the IPL and carried his form into the tri-series.

In 4 matches, Gill scored 187 runs at an average of over 60 which also included two half-centuries.

His best knock came against England Lions at Grace Road, Leicester, where he scored 72 runs in just 80 deliveries.

The youngster from Fazilka, Punjab will be turning 19 after a couple of months, and he soon might be termed 'too good' for India A.

#1 Mayank Agarwal

England Lions v India A - Tri-Series International
After a disappointing IPL, Agarwal has found his rhythm back

Karnataka's Mayank Agarwal had a superb domestic season which earned him a place in Kings XI Punjab. However, he failed to show up when all eyeballs were on him. But IPL is now a thing of past and Agarwal has announced his comeback and how? India A's highest run scorer of the tri-series has two tons to his name.

In four games, Agarwal piled up 287 runs at an average of over 70 and at a strike rate better than run-a-ball.

At a game against Windies A at Grace Road, Leicester, Agarwal played his best knock of the series.

He scored 112 runs in 102 deliveries, a knock which was comprised of eleven boundaries and a couple of out-of-the-park shots.

Inconsistency has always been an issue with him, and now at the age of 27, he has perhaps the last opportunity to keep his flow going so as to obtain the elusive blue shirt.


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