Konstas, Handscomb, Richardson join Australia A squad for 2026 India tour
Australia on Tuesday named a 14-member squad, featuring several players with senior international experience, including pacer Ben Dwarshuis, Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney, for their series against India A in Puducherry later this month.
Cricket Australia's (CA) National Selection Panel said the tour holds great importance as it looks to expose players to subcontinental conditions and prepare them for the challenges of playing in India.
A stand out performance in the red ball series will make a strong case for selection in the five Tests in India early next year.
Australia A will play two four-day matches and three one-day games, all in Puducherry.
The first four-day game will begin on September 22, with the second unofficial Test scheduled to start on September 29.
The unofficial ODIs will be played on October 6, 9 and 11.
CA chairman George Bailey said the tour was particularly important with the senior Australian team set to tour India next year.
"We are excited by these squ
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