Despite being the tournament’s leading run-scorer and top six-hitter, Suryavanshi remained in the dugout as India opted for Jitesh, Ramandeep Singh and Ashutosh Sharma to face the Super Over.
Pant made his comeback to competitive cricket last month when he captained the India A team in two unofficial Tests against South Africa A in Bengaluru.
Despite speculation over whether Jurel would retain his spot following Pant’s return from a fractured right foot, his consistency with the bat has ensured his place in the side.
The teams are split into two groups: Group A includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while India A are placed in Group B alongside Oman, UAE and Pakistan ‘A'.
The BCCI on Tuesday announced two separate squads for the two matches, with Sai Sudharsan named vice-captain. Notably, Sarfaraz Khan has been left out of both line-ups.
Dhruv Jurel will serve as vice-captain, while KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join only for the second game, with the BCCI yet to confirm which players they will replace.
“It's massive, it's going to be a big four games, and I expect that. For me, it's just trying to best prepare, and then obviously trusting what I think is right in that current moment,” the youngster said in an interview to ESPNCricinfo.
Teenaged batting sensation Musheer Khan stole the limelight on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy opener for India B in Bengaluru as he fought his way towards a resolute century under pressure.
Country's two teams, India A and India C, will lock horns in a crucial seventh-round match in the open section at the 44th Chess Olympiad here on Friday.
Middle-order mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara was giving Shubman Gill company at the crease on 52 off 99 balls at the draw of stumps.
