The BCCI selection committee, on September 25, 2025, announced the India A squad for the three-match one-day series against Australia A. The BCCI also confirmed Shreyas Iyer’s future in red-ball cricket.

Iyer, who had captained India A in the first 4-day match against Australia A in Lucknow, had pulled out of the second match at the same venue, citing back issues. He wrote an email to BCCI and selectors, highlighting back spasms and issues, mentioning that he cannot stand in the field in multi-day games and wants to take a break from red-ball cricket.

“Shreyas Iyer has informed the BCCI of his decision to take a six-month break from red-ball cricket. Having undergone back surgery in the UK and managed his recovery well, he has recently experienced recurring back spasms and stiffness while playing the longer format. He wishes to utilize this period to build endurance and body resilience and work on his fitness. In view of his decision, he was not considered for selection for the Irani Cup,” BCCI stated in a statement.

Shreyas Iyer was instead named the captain of the India A squad for the three-match one-day series against Australia A. Earlier, Rajat Patidar was to captain the first match, with Tilar Varma taking over the captaincy duties for the next two games.

Prabhsimran Singh, Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, and Gurjapneet Singh have been included in the squad for the first match. Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana, and Arshdeep Singh will join the squad for the remaining matches.

According to the schedule, India A will play their first match of the series against Australia A in Kanpur on September 30. The remaining matches will be held at the same venue on October 3 and 5, respectively.

India A squad for 1st one-day match:

Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Priyansh Arya, Simarjeet Singh

India A squad for 2nd and 3rd one-day matches:

Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Verma (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh

(BCCI inputs)