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# BCCI name India A squads for Australia A home series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has named the India A squads for the upcoming home series against Australia A, appointing Ruturaj Gaikwad as one-day captain.

Devdutt Padikkal will lead the multi-day side for the two-match red-ball leg beginning on September 22 in Puducherry, with Sai Sudharsan acting as his deputy. The dual-captaincy structure establishes a clear white-ball succession roadmap, testing Gaikwad’s leadership credentials before the senior side’s upcoming international tours.

## Hardik Pandya Nears Return

Senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been included in the one-day squad following extensive rehabilitation for a quadriceps injury. The 32-year-old has spent several months at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and must pass a fitness clearance before joining the team. Fast bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak faces a similar fitness requirement ahead of the opening multi-day fixture on September 22.

## Pathway Development Takes Priority

The selection committee has balanced youth and experience across both formats. Padikkal will step down to vice-captain for the three 50-over matches, supporting Gaikwad from October 6. The board remains focused on squad cohesion, a strategy mirrored by their decision to [accept standard hotel accommodations](https://readcricket.com/2026/09/09/bcci-accept-standard-nagoya-hotel-accommodations-for-asian-games-title-defence/) for the upcoming Asian Games title defence.

Other international boards are currently pursuing commercial restructuring, such as the move to [approve private equity sale](https://readcricket.com/2026/09/08/cricket-australia-approves-private-equity-sale-of-big-bash-teams/) within the Big Bash League. Meanwhile, the Indian setup is utilising these Puducherry fixtures to evaluate their reserve strength.