Yuvraj Singh to face England for India A

Yuvraj Singh has been included in the India A squad to face England in Mumbai next week.

The all-rounder, who made his return to international cricket in the World Twenty20 after successfully beating a rare form of cancer, is joined by Suresh Raina Irfan Pathan in a strong squad.

England leave for a training camp in Dubai on Thursday before meeting the Indian team on Tuesday ahead of next month's Test series.

The Indian selectors have decided against including a specialist spinner in the squad for the three-day game.

India A squad: Suresh Raina (capt), Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Yuvraj Singh, Manoj Tiwary, Wridhiman Saha, Irfan Pathan, Vinay Kumar, Parvinder Awana, Ashoke Dinda, Robin Bist, Ashok Menaria, Abhinav Mukund