Chennai, Sep 22 (IANS) Middle-order batsman Manoj Tiwary will captain India 'A' for the two practice one-day matches against the West Indies to be played in Mumbai.

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The first practice game will be held in the Brabourne Stadium Oct 3 while the second will be at the Wankhede Oct 5, the All-India Senior Selection Committee announced Monday.

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Youngsters Unmukt Chand and Sanju Samson have also been included while pacer Dhawal Kulkarni, who played just one ODI in England, would look to stake a claim in the senior side.

The games will serve as a build-up for the West Indians ahead of their three ODIs against India Oct 8, 11 and 14.

Squad: Manoj Tiwary (captain), Unmukt Chand, Murali Vijay, Karun Nair, Kedar Jadhav, Sanju Samson, Stuart Binny, Parvez Rasool, Amit Mishra, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhawal Kulkarni, Rahul Shukla, Karn Sharma, Gurkeerat Singh Maan.

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