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Assam's Uma Chetry and Jintimani Kalita Named in India A Squad for Australia A Series
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 05:19 PM
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Assam cricketers Uma Chetry and Jintimani Kalita have been included in the India A squads set to face Australia A later this season.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the selection of two promising talents from Assam, all-rounder Uma Chetry and fast bowler Jintimani Kalita, for the upcoming India A series against Australia A. Both players have impressed in domestic circuits, earning a place in the 15-member squad that will travel for the bilateral series.
Chetry, a right‑handed batter with occasional off‑spin, has been a consistent performer for Assam in the Ranji Trophy and the Women's T20 Challenge. Kalita, a right‑arm medium‑pace bowler, topped the wicket‑taking charts in the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy, showcasing the pace and swing that caught the selectors' attention.
The India A tour, scheduled for later this year, is viewed as a crucial platform for emerging players to gain international exposure before a potential senior national call‑up. The inclusion of Chetry and Kalita underscores BCCI's focus on widening the talent pool beyond traditional cricketing hubs.
Cricket officials from Assam welcomed the selections, highlighting the growing stature of the state's cricket infrastructure and coaching programs. Fans across the region are expected to rally behind the duo as they represent the state on a larger stage.
The series will feature a mix of four-day and limited‑overs matches, providing both players with varied formats to showcase their skills against a strong Australian A side.
Chetry, a right‑handed batter with occasional off‑spin, has been a consistent performer for Assam in the Ranji Trophy and the Women's T20 Challenge. Kalita, a right‑arm medium‑pace bowler, topped the wicket‑taking charts in the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy, showcasing the pace and swing that caught the selectors' attention.
The India A tour, scheduled for later this year, is viewed as a crucial platform for emerging players to gain international exposure before a potential senior national call‑up. The inclusion of Chetry and Kalita underscores BCCI's focus on widening the talent pool beyond traditional cricketing hubs.
Cricket officials from Assam welcomed the selections, highlighting the growing stature of the state's cricket infrastructure and coaching programs. Fans across the region are expected to rally behind the duo as they represent the state on a larger stage.
The series will feature a mix of four-day and limited‑overs matches, providing both players with varied formats to showcase their skills against a strong Australian A side.