The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) It announced a major update on Thursday India A squad for the upcoming tri-series Sri LankaIt is planned to be held in Dambulla from June 9 to June 21. In the tournament, India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan Ais expected to serve as an important platform for several emerging players aiming to strengthen their case for the next major national selection. The revamped squad continues to reflect the selectors’ focus on rewarding strong performances in domestic cricket and the IPL, while building a solid pipeline of talent for the future of Indian cricket.
The KKR star replaces Harsh Dubey in the India A squad
In the latest update given by BCCI, Kolkata Knight Riders thoroughly Anukul Roy He was added to the India A squad for the three series in Sri Lanka. The left-arm rotating all-rounder comes as a replacement Tough DubeyEarned his first call-up to India’s senior Test and ODI squads for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan.
Roy’s inclusion is seen as a reward for his consistent performances in domestic cricket and franchise tournaments. Known for his disciplined left-arm spin and low-order batting, the all-rounder is expected to add depth and balance to the India A set-up in the spin-friendly Sri Lankan conditions.
Meanwhile, Dubey’s promotion to the senior national team marks a major breakthrough in his young career. The spinner has impressed the selectors with his steady rise through the domestic ranks and will now get an opportunity to make his mark at the highest level.
Tilak Varma will lead an exciting young cast
The India A side will be captained by a stylish left-handed batsman Tilak VarmaWhile the captain of Rajasthan Royals Rian Parag was elected vice-captain of the tournament. One of the biggest talking points of the squad is the inclusion of junior batting sensation. Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 15-year-old enjoyed a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, scoring over 500 runs and catching the attention of fans and pundits alike with his fearless batting and composure under pressure.
The squad also features several promising names from the domestic and IPL circuit Priyansh Arya, Ayush BadoniNishant Sindhu and Vipraj Nigam. The selection highlights India’s continued focus on nurturing young talent through the India A structure.
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It should be noted that the three series will be played in Dambulla and before the final on June 21, India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A will be in the round robin. India A will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka A on June 9 before taking on Afghanistan A on June 11. Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A, then on June 13, Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A will meet again. On June 17, A. The final match of the group stage between Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A is scheduled for June 19.
After the limited-overs tournament, India A will also play two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A. The squad for those red ball matches will be announced separately by the BCCI.
Revamped India lineup for the three series
Tilak Varma (c), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (vc), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Sindhu (wk), Kumar Kushagra (wk), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Row Kamboj, Anu.
