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On Tuesday, January 23, the BCCI announced the inclusion of Rinku Singh in the India A squad for the second four-day match against England Lions. Initially named for the third game, Singh’s unexpected addition to the second game dispels speculations surrounding his potential inclusion in the Indian Test squad for the five-match series against England, especially after Virat Kohli’s withdrawal from the initial two games.

The second unofficial Test, part of the three-match series, is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from January 24. The opening game concluded in a draw, with England Lions dominating the early days but facing stiff resistance from India A on the final day. Despite the tourists needing 6 wickets, India A displayed a commendable performance, led by batsmen like Sai Sudharsan (97), Manav Suthar (89), and Srikar Bharat (116), securing 267 runs with the loss of just one wicket.

Rinku Singh’s international career so far:

Rinku Singh has made an impressive beginning to his international cricket journey. The southpaw received his first international call-up last year, showcasing remarkable performances in the IPL, and has continued to make strides since then. Establishing himself as a vital member of India’s T20I squad, he appears poised to be a part of the team for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Furthermore, Rinku Singh has ventured into One Day Internationals, marking the expansion of his international career. With 11 T20I innings under his belt, he has amassed 356 runs at an impressive average of 89 and a striking strike-rate exceeding 176.

India ‘A’ squad – 2nd unofficial Test match:

Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Tilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav, Akash Deep, Yash Dayal, Rinku Singh

India ‘A’ squad – 3rd unofficial Test match:

Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Shams Mulani, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav, Akash Deep, Yash Dayal