Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) An important update announced on Thursday India A Team for the upcoming tri-series Sri LankaScheduled to be held in Dambulla from June 9 to June 21. The tournament, which includes India A, Sri Lanka A And afghanistan aIt is expected that this will serve as an important platform for many emerging players who aim to strengthen their case for senior national selection in the future. The revised squad reflects the selectors’ focus on rewarding strong performances in domestic cricket and the IPL while building a solid talent pipeline for the future of Indian cricket.
KKR star replaces Harsh Dubey in India A team
In the latest update released by BCCI, Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Anukul Roy Has been included in the India A squad for the tri-series in Sri Lanka. Comes as a replacement for the left-arm spinning all-rounder Harsh DubeyWho has been selected for the first time in India’s senior Test and ODI team for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan.
Roy’s inclusion is being seen as a reward for his consistently good performances in domestic cricket and franchise tournaments. Known for his disciplined left-arm spin and easy lower-order batting, the all-rounder is expected to add depth and balance to the India A setup in the spin-friendly Sri Lankan conditions.
Meanwhile, Dubey’s promotion to the senior national team is a major breakthrough in his young career. The spinner has impressed the selectors with his steady rise up the domestic rankings and will now have the chance to make his mark at the highest level.
Tilak Verma will lead an exciting young team
India A team will be captained by the stylish left-handed batsman Tilak VermaWhile the captain of Rajasthan Royals Riyan Parag Has been named vice-captain for the tournament. The biggest talking point in the team is the inclusion of the teenage 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 experts with his fearless batting and composure under pressure.
The team also includes many promising names from domestic and IPL circuit. Priyansh Arya, Ayush BadoniNishant Sindhu And Vipraraj Nigam. The selection underlines India’s continued focus on nurturing young talent through the India A structure.
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Notably, the tri-series will be played in Dambulla and will feature India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in a round-robin format before the final on June 21. India A will begin its campaign against Sri Lanka A on June 9 and will take on Afghanistan A on June 11. Sri Lanka A is scheduled for June 19.
After the completion of the limited overs tournament, India A will also play two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A. The squads for those red-ball matches will be announced separately by the BCCI.
India A squad updated for tri-series
Tilak Verma (captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (vice-captain), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhveer Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan and Anukul Roy.