India A Squad for ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka Announced, Tilak Varma to Lead, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included. The BCCI has announced India A’s squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka. The tournament is scheduled to be held in June 2026. India A will compete against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in the one-day series. Tilak Varma has been named captain of the India A squad for the tournament. Riyan Parag has been appointed vice-captain. The squad includes several young players who have impressed in domestic cricket and franchise cricket.
Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Badoni have been included in the batting group. Their selection highlights India’s focus on giving opportunities to emerging white-ball players. Vaibhav’s inclusion is one of the biggest talking points in the squad announcement. Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra have been picked as wicketkeeping options. Both players add batting depth and flexibility to the India A line-up. Their presence also gives the team two choices behind the stumps.
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The squad also features several all-round options for different match situations. Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam provide balance to the side. They can contribute with both bat and ball in Sri Lankan conditions. India A has also named a strong pace-bowling group for the tri-series. Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj and Arshad Khan are part of the squad. Their performances will be closely watched during the tournament.
India A ODI Tri-Series 2026 Schedule
- June 9: India A vs Sri Lanka A J
- une 11: India A vs Afghanistan A
- June 13: Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A
- June 15: India A vs Sri Lanka A
- June 17: India A vs Afghanistan A
- June 19: Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A
- June 21: Final
The tri-series will be an important platform for India’s next generation of players. It will allow selectors to assess young talent in overseas conditions. Strong performances could help several players move closer to senior India selection. The tournament will also test India A’s bench strength before future international assignments. Players who perform well may remain in contention for upcoming white-ball opportunities. The series is expected to attract attention because of the exciting young names involved.
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Full India A squad
Tilak Varma (Captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (Vice-Captain), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper), Kumar Kushagra (Wicketkeeper), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj, and Arshad Khan.