Shreyanka Patil Returns to India A Squad for England A Series
All-rounder Shreyanka Patil has earned a place in India A’s squads for the upcoming all-format series against England A, giving the talented cricketer an opportunity to strengthen her case for a return to the senior national side. The series begins on November 30, with matches scheduled in Pune and Mumbai across T20, one-day and multi-day formats.
Patil is among five players named in all three squads, alongside Minnu Mani, Shipra Giri, Tanisha Singh and Saima Thakor. Her selection is notable after a spell away from international cricket: her most recent appearance came during India’s gold-medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games. She was subsequently left out of the home series against Zimbabwe and the upcoming tour of South Africa.
The India A assignment offers Patil a chance to regain match rhythm and demonstrate her value across formats. As a spin-bowling all-rounder, she can contribute with both bat and ball, making her a potentially important option in a series designed to test players in different match situations. For followers considering a cricket prediction, her form and role in the team will be among the factors worth watching—but selection alone does not guarantee a particular result.
Kashvee Gautam Also Returns After Injury
Fast-bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam has been included in the T20 and one-day squads, adding another comeback storyline to the tour. Gautam last played for India during the T20I tour of South Africa in April. A knee injury later required surgery, keeping her out of action while she worked through rehabilitation.
She has since returned to competitive cricket for Chandigarh in the ongoing Senior Women’s T20 Trophy. The England A series will provide a further opportunity to build confidence and regain sharpness against strong opposition. Her selection is limited to the white-ball formats, where her pace and lower-order batting can offer India A useful balance.
Leadership Plans Across Three Formats
Batter Anushka Sharma will captain India A in the three T20 matches and three one-day games, with Minnu Mani appointed vice-captain for both white-ball legs. The leadership arrangement changes for the multi-day fixture: Mani will take charge of the red-ball side, while Tejal Hasabnis will serve as vice-captain.
The split reflects the distinct demands of each format. T20 cricket rewards quick decisions, adaptable bowling plans and rapid scoring, while one-day matches place greater emphasis on managing innings and building partnerships. The multi-day game, meanwhile, will test patience, technique and the ability to sustain pressure over longer periods. These format changes should give India A’s players a broad developmental challenge against England A.
India A Squads for England A Series
T20 squad
Anushka Sharma (captain), Minnu Mani (vice-captain), Vrinda Dinesh, Tanisha Singh, Sanika Chalke, Niki Prasad, G Kamalini, Shipra Giri, Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Vaishnavi Sharma, Prema Rawat, Saima Thakor, Monica Patel and Kashvee Gautam.
One-day squad
Anushka Sharma (captain), Minnu Mani (vice-captain), Vrinda Dinesh, Tanisha Singh, Priya Punia, Niki Prasad, G Kamalini, Shipra Giri, Tejal Hasabnis, Shreyanka Patil, Amisha Bahukandi, Shabnam Shakil, Saima Thakor, Akshita Bhagat and Kashvee Gautam.
Multi-day squad
Minnu Mani (captain), Tejal Hasabnis (vice-captain), Shubha Satheesh, Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Purvaja Verlekar, Henreitta Perera, Shipra Giri, Uma Chetry, Shreyanka Patil, Saima Thakor, Akshita Bhagat, Amisha Bahukandi, Happy Kumari and Shabnam Shakil.
India A vs England A: Fixtures and Venues
The series opens with three T20 matches in Pune. The first game begins at 1 p.m. on November 30, followed by evening fixtures on December 3 and December 5, both scheduled to start at 6 p.m. The mix of afternoon and evening starts will give players different conditions to manage, including changes in light and, depending on the venue, the influence of dew.
The action then moves to Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium for the three one-day matches on December 8, 11 and 14. The opening one-day game is scheduled as a day fixture, beginning at 9 a.m. Wankhede will also host the multi-day match from December 19, bringing the series to a close in a format that should offer a different test of batting depth and bowling endurance.
Why the Series Matters
India A tours are an important bridge between domestic competition and senior international cricket. They allow emerging players and those returning from injury or selection gaps to compete in a structured environment while selectors assess their consistency, fitness and adaptability. For Patil, the series presents a clear opportunity to make an impression after missing recent senior-team selections. For Gautam, it marks another step in her return from surgery.
England A’s visit should also provide valuable competition for the wider group, including players who will be looking to establish themselves in more than one format. Supporters tracking the fixtures, team combinations and individual performances will have plenty to follow throughout the tour. Any cricket prediction should account for changing squads, conditions and format-specific strengths, but the central storyline is clear: India A’s series is both a contest against England A and a valuable audition for players aiming to move closer to senior international cricket.
