The second unofficial Test between India A and England Lions will be played from June 6 till June 9 at the County Ground in Northampton.
The decision from KL Rahul comes after his IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals bowed out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race.
Reports citing The Indian Express have stated that head coach Gautam Gambhir has decided to give rest to Gill after a demanding IPL 2025 season.
Kantikar will be joined by Rajib Dutta and Joydeep Bhattacharya, who will be serving as India A’s bowling coach and fielding coach respectively.
India A is scheduled to play three games in England, two against England Lions from May 30 to June 9, followed by a match against senior Indian men’s team.