Who Did What In India vs India A: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shardul Thakur Shine In Closed-Door Match
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New skipper Shubman Gill silenced critics with a stylish half-century, gaining much-needed momentum ahead of the England Test series where he averages just 14.66 on English soil. 2. KL Rahul Continues Red-Hot Form in England
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KL Rahul extended his sublime run with another composed fifty—adding to his earlier 116 vs England Lions—making a strong case for a crucial middle-order role in the England Tests. 3. Shardul Thakur Stakes Claim as India's Seam All-Rounder
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Using swing-friendly conditions, Shardul Thakur picked key wickets and reminded selectors of his English experience—outperforming rival Nitish Reddy in the intra-squad selection race. 4. India Pays Tribute to Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims
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A minute's silence and black armbands marked a sombre start as Team India mourned the Air India crash victims—showing unity and compassion before battle. 5. No Live Streaming? Here's Why Fans Were Left in the Dark
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Unlike the England Lions matches, the BCCI declared this a 'closed intra-squad game'—meaning no live streaming, scorecard, or media access, sparking widespread fan curiosity online. 6. Karun Nair's Earlier 204 Adds Pressure on Batting Contenders
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Although not in action on Day 1, Karun Nair's double century in a prior warm-up has made selection trickier—especially for top-order hopefuls like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan. 7. Eyes on Nitish Reddy as Selection Tensions Build
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Despite a quiet Day 1, young Nitish Kumar Reddy remains in contention for the seam-bowling all-rounder slot—making his duel with Thakur one to watch throughout the match. 8. Beckenham Conditions Aid Seamers Early On
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Seamers like Thakur made early breakthroughs thanks to overcast skies and green-top conditions—echoing the challenges India will face at Headingley, Lord's, and The Oval. 9. Coach Gambhir Absent Due to Family Emergency
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Head coach Gautam Gambhir missed Day 1 due to his mother's health emergency—though his tactical blueprint remains central to India's red-ball reboot post-Kohli and Rohit era. 10. Final Test Dress Rehearsal Before June 20 at Leeds
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This intra-squad match is India's only remaining prep before the 1st Test vs England at Leeds—making every run, wicket, and tactical decision pivotal in shaping the playing XI.
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