According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to captain the India A side for the tour to Australia, ahead of another potential candidate in Abhimanyu Easwaran. ​Ishan Kishan finds himself in the scheme of Team India things for the first time since his BCCI central contract ​​​​​snub.

Ruturaj Gaikwad is currently leading Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy. He has played quite a lot of red-ball cricket recently. The right-handed batter was also the captain of India C in the Duleep Trophy.

The series could provide match practice, or serve as an audition, for a couple of back-up players likely to be picked in the Test squad

Ishan Kishan, who was dropped from BCCI central contracts earlier this year due to concerns that he was 'prioritising' the cash-rich IPL over domestic cricket, will make his return to the India A team.

Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead India A against Australia A in crucial matches, featuring top-order batters eyeing Test selection.

Ishan Kishan, dropped from BCCI central contracts for prioritizing IPL over domestic cricket, returns to lead Jharkhand and the India A team in two fo

Ishan Kishan is set to return to the national team fold with India A's tour of Australia. Kishan, who has been playing in the domestic competitions has done well since his return from personal break.