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Gaikwad Replaces Injured Parag in India A Squad
31 May
Summary
- Ruturaj Gaikwad joins India A squad for Sri Lanka series.
- He replaces Riyan Parag due to a hamstring injury.
- Gaikwad will also serve as vice-captain for the team.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain of Chennai Super Kings, has been selected for the India A squad participating in a tri-series in Sri Lanka. This call-up comes as a replacement for Riyan Parag, who has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development on Sunday. Parag's rehabilitation will be overseen by the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). Gaikwad is also set to assume the role of vice-captain for the India A team. The 29-year-old batsman has previously represented India in nine One-Day Internationals, achieving one century and one half-century in those appearances.
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