Yash Dhull Named India A Captain For Emerging Asia Cup In Sri Lanka, Delhi Pacer Harshit Rana Gets Look-In

04.07.2023 - 19:55 sports.ndtv.com

Ignored for Duleep Trophy after a poor first-class season, talented Yash Dhull got a massive boost on Tuesday after being named as captain of the India A team for the Emerging Asia Cup One Day tournament in Sri Lanka from July 13 to 23.

The team comprised primarily U-23 players as requisite for the Emerging tournaments and Dhull's deputy would be Punjab Ranji captain Abhishek Sharma.

All the selected players have represented their senior state team in either of the three formats and a few like Prabhsimran Singh have already scored an IPL hundred.

The keeping gloves will be shared by Prabhsimran and Dhruv Jurel, who impressed as a finisher in the few opportunities he got as an 'Impact Player' for Rajasthan Royals.

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