Why India A vs England Lions 1st Unofficial Test Matters for the Visitors

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• India-A will face England Lions in the 1st Unofficial Test starting Friday in Canterbury, UK.
• The match serves as preparation for Team India’s five-match Test series against England later this season.
• Most players in the India-A squad are transitioning from IPL action to red-ball cricket, requiring adjustment to English conditions known for assisting pacers.
• Key players like Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill will join for the second game starting June 9 after their IPL commitments. Both are likely starters for the Indian XI in headingley.
• Domestic performers like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Karun Nair aim to cement spots in India’s playing XI. Reports suggest Nair may take Virat Kohli’s No. 4 slot.
• Bowlers Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, and Tushar Deshpande aim to impress selectors through their performance.

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