Australia announce squad for upcoming cricket tour of India

Cricket Australia has named its Australia A squads for a tour of India that features both four-day and 50-over matches. Peter Handscomb returns to the setup as the most experienced member of the four-day squad, aiming for a potential return to the Test side for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The selection also includes Jhye Richardson, who is returning from shoulder surgery, and several emerging players like Mahli Beardman. Australia A is scheduled to visit Puducherry later this month for the four-day opener before moving into a series of three 50-over games. Selection boss George Bailey noted the tour is designed to expose players to subcontinent conditions and evaluate talent for future international opportunities. Notable omissions from the touring group include Kurtis Patterson and Marnus Labuschagne.

• 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Australia announce A squad for India tour: Peter Handscomb, Sam Konstas, Jhye Richardson in mix for Test return