The Men’s Election Committee announced 15 prospective members India A squad For the upcoming tri-nation one-day series in Sri Lanka scheduled to start on 9 June 2026. In the tournament India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan Awill be played at Dambulla with all white ball fixtures.
One of the most talked about points of the announcement is the inclusion of the teenage batting prodigy. Vaibhav Suryavanshicontinues his rapid rise through the Indian cricket system after an impressive run in domestic cricket and IPL 2026.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi earns a major India A opportunity
The selectors have rewarded Suryavanshi’s recent performances by giving him a place in the India A set-up, which is often considered a last resort before a major national selection. Reports suggest that the management wants to closely assess the youngster in overseas conditions before finalizing the squads for India’s upcoming tour of Great Britain later this summer.
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) the batter has already created massive buzz at a very young age with his fearless batting style and maturity. His inclusion in a squad full of emerging IPL performers underscores his confidence in the long-term future of Indian cricket. Apart from Suryavanshi, there are also interesting names like batting unit Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni and Prabhsimran Singhall have impressed in domestic cricket and franchise leagues over the past year.
Tilak Varma will lead the young India A side
The team will be captained Tilak Varmawhile Rian Parag appointed deputy captain. Both players already have international experience and are expected to lead one of the youngest India A teams in recent years. Tilak has previously led India A sides and remains one of the country’s most consistent young batsmen. Meanwhile, Parag’s all-round growth over the past two seasons has cemented his reputation as one of India’s best white-ball cricketers. The squad also includes players who have had a taste of international cricket Anshul CambodiaAlong with several IPL regulars like Tough Dubey, Nishant Sindhu and Suryansh Shedge.
A balanced squad full of IPL performers
The selected squad reflects India’s growing focus on developing all-round cricketers through India A. Most of the players in the squad have either played a role in this team Vijay Hazare trophy or have played an important role for IPL franchises this season. India A will face Sri Lanka A twice and Afghanistan A twice before the top two teams qualify for the finals on June 21. After the conclusion of the white-ball tournament, India A is scheduled to play two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A in Galle.
India A squad: Tilak Varma (captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (vice-captain), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Kumar Kushagra (wk), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudshul Khambo.
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