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Sudharsan, Balaji laud shadow A tours for helping players make step up to senior level

Sai Sudharsan and coach L. Balaji have emphasized the value of India A shadow tours in preparing cricketers for the international stage.

Sudharsan, who recently recovered from a toe injury, noted that the high intensity of these matches helps players refine their skills and decision-making ahead of major tournaments like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Balaji praised the current depth of the Indian talent pool, highlighting how simultaneous competitions across various squads provide essential opportunities for emerging players to prove themselves.

The India A side, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, includes several internationally capped players such as Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Suryansh Shedge, and Yash Thakur.

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