Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Konstas and McSweeney in Australia A Squad for India Tour
The Australian A cricket team is heading to India to play practice matches.
The matches in Lucknow are to prepare for future tours.
Young players like Sam Konstas are on the team to gain experience.
The selection committee hopes the tour will help the players develop skills and prepare for the Ashes series.
Players like Jake Weatherald are also being considered for the Ashes.
Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney selected for Australia A squad for India tour.
Two red-ball matches in Lucknow, India are scheduled for September.
The tour aims to prepare players for future subcontinent tours, including the Ashes.
Australia's chair of selectors George Bailey hopes Konstas will regain form during the tour.
Jake Weatherald was not included but remains in contention for an Ashes spot.
- Who
- Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, and others in Australia A squad.
- What
- Australia A squad selected for red-ball tour of India.
- When
- September.
- Where
- Lucknow, India.
- Why
- To prepare for future subcontinent tours and gain experience, with the Ashes series in mind.
- Team
- Australia A
- Tour Location
- India
- Matches
- Two red-ball matches
- Key Players
- Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy
- Purpose
- Preparation for Ashes and future tours
Sources
He Argued With Kohli On Debut And Left Bumrah Fuming, Now This Australian Has Been Picked For Maiden India Tour
Konstas, McSweeney named in Australia A squad for four-day matches against India A
Aus A squad revealed: Future stars set for India Test
Ashes hopefuls Konstas, McSweeney in Australia-A squad for red-ball tour of India
Konstas, McSweeney Named in Australia A Squad for Four-Day Matches vs India A
