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Shikhar Mohan called up to India A for final two New Zealand A matches
Jharkhand opener Shikhar Mohan has earned his first India A call-up for the final two four-day matches against New Zealand A. The 21-year-old will join the squad after its first match, while KL Rahul is set to play only that opening game.
Rahul is unavailable for the last two matches because he is in India’s ODI squad for the opening three games against New Zealand.
Mohan has scored centuries in both of Jharkhand’s opening matches in this Ranji Trophy season.
He also made two half-centuries in the Duleep Trophy final and scored 60 for Rest of India in the Irani Cup.
His recent domestic form has earned him a chance at a higher level as India A prepares for its series against New Zealand A. Mohan will compete with Sai Sudharsan for an opening spot, with Yashasvi Jaiswal expected to open in the team’s final two matches.
Jharkhand batter Shikhar Mohan has been named in India A’s squad for the final two four-day matches against New Zealand A.
The 21-year-old is set to join the squad after the first match.
His recent domestic form includes centuries against Kerala and Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy.
He also scored two half-centuries in the Duleep Trophy final for East Zone and 60 for Rest of India in the Irani Cup.
Reports differ on whether KL Rahul is part of the squad for the later matches.
- Who
- Shikhar Mohan, a 21-year-old Jharkhand batter, has been called up to India A.
- What
- He is included for the final two matches in a three-match red-ball series against New Zealand A.
- When
- The call-up was reported on October 23, 2026. The series is scheduled to begin in late October.
- Where
- The matches are scheduled in Lincoln and Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Why
- Reports link the call-up to Mohan’s strong domestic form. News18 says he replaces KL Rahul because Rahul is unavailable for the later matches, while other reports list Rahul in the squad.
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Reports announced Mohan’s inclusion in India A’s squad for the final two matches.
Reports give different start dates for the first match: News18 says October 24, while Sportstar says October 26.
Hindustan Times lists the second match in Christchurch.
Hindustan Times lists the third match in Lincoln.
- Player
- Shikhar Mohan, 21-year-old left-handed Jharkhand batter
- Squad selection
- India A for the final two matches against New Zealand A
- Ranji Trophy
- 143 against Kerala and 127 against Maharashtra
- First-class record
- 1,109 runs in 12 matches, according to Hindustan Times
- Series venues
- Lincoln and Christchurch, New Zealand
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Shikhar Mohan in India A squad for last two four-dayers against New Zealand A
What people are saying
Its a well-deserved call-up for the 21-year-old, considering his recent impressive form in the domestic circuit.