Tilak Varma to Lead India A in Sri Lanka Tri-Series
Tilak Varma Named India A Captain for Sri Lanka Tri-Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday unveiled the 15-player India A squad for the upcoming one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka, with 23-year-old batter Tilak Varma assuming the captaincy for the June assignment.

Tri-Series Details

The tri-series will feature India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A, with all white-ball matches scheduled to be played in Dambulla. Following the limited-overs competition, the tour will also include two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A in Galle.

Key Inclusions and Leadership

The squad includes several emerging talents from the domestic and franchise cricket circuits. Priyansh Arya and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are among the headline inclusions. Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has been appointed vice-captain, highlighting the selectors' focus on grooming young leadership options.

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Priyansh, who has impressed in recent white-ball competitions, earns a deserved place alongside Sooryavanshi, one of the most talked-about young prospects in Indian cricket. The selectors have also included wicketkeepers Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra.

Bowling Attack

Among the bowlers, Anshul Kamboj has been rewarded for his strong performances, including his impressive IPL 2026 campaign. Other notable names in the squad include Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, and Vipraj Nigam.

Red-Ball Squad Announcement

The BCCI confirmed that the squad for the red-ball leg of the tour, comprising two multi-day matches in Galle, will be announced separately at a later date.

India A Squad for Tri-Series in Sri Lanka

  • Tilak Varma (captain)
  • Priyansh Arya
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
  • Riyan Parag (vice-captain)
  • Ayush Badoni
  • Nishant Sindhu
  • Harsh Dubey
  • Suryansh Shedge
  • Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
  • Kumar Kushagra (wk)
  • Vipraj Nigam
  • Yash Thakur
  • Yudhvir Singh
  • Anshul Kamboj
  • Arshad Khan

Full Schedule: Tri-Nation A Series in Sri Lanka

  1. Tuesday, 09-Jun-26: IND A vs SL A
  2. Thursday, 11-Jun-26: IND A vs AFG A
  3. Saturday, 13-Jun-26: AFG A vs SL A
  4. Monday, 15-Jun-26: IND A vs SL A
  5. Wednesday, 17-Jun-26: IND A vs AFG A
  6. Friday, 19-Jun-26: AFG A vs SL A
  7. Sunday, 21-Jun-26: Tri-Nation Final

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