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Shreyas Iyer continued his poor form in first class cricket with a low score against Australia A. Meanwhile, Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten century and Padikkal's strong partnership helped India A recover well.

Shreyas Iyer's struggles continued as he scored only eight runs in the unofficial Test against Australia A, further jeopardizing his chances for a Test comeback. Australia A posted a formidable 532/6 declared, highlighted by centuries from Sam Konstas and Josh Phillippe. India A's innings saw contributions from Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan, but Iyer's performance remained a concern.

Young Australian opener Sam Konstas, known for his fearless batting, showcased his talent again with a century against India A in Lucknow. His impressive 109, along with Campbell Kellaway's 88, powered Australia A to a strong start.

Aakash Chopra has questioned Shreyas Iyer's appointment as India A captain, superseding Abhimanyu Easwaran. Chopra highlighted the recent instability in India A's leadership. He believes Iyer's elevation signals his potential consideration for Test spots against the West Indies and South Africa, particularly with open slots at No. 3 and No. 6.

Shreyas Iyer has been named the India A captain for the upcoming two multi-day matches against Australia A, beginning on September 16.

Raghvi Bist's classy 86 guided India A Women to 260 for eight in their second innings, extending their lead to 254 runs on Day 3 in Brisbane. The contest remains evenly poised, with Australia A needing early breakthroughs on the final morning.