Following the India A match in England, the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has opted for Shubman Gill as the captain. The committee has also instructed Harshit Rana to extend his stay in England. Rana, who debuted internationally in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, was part of the A-Squad and participated in a recent warm-up game alongside the Indian Team.
Reports indicate Rana will not be returning to India with the India A squad and will remain with the main team. The official status of his inclusion in the Gill-led squad remains unclear. This decision might be strategic, providing the team with a crucial backup option for both batting and bowling, mirroring the circumstances of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy where the availability of backup bowlers proved vital for India’s series victory.