The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka from June 15 to June 25, 2026. The 15-member squad features a mix of experienced domestic performers and young talents, with the notable inclusion of left-handed opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns maiden India A call-up
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has been in impressive form in domestic cricket, has earned his maiden call-up to the India A team. The 22-year-old from Mumbai has been scoring consistently in the Ranji Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, making him a strong contender for higher honors. His inclusion adds depth to the batting lineup, which also includes the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhimanyu Easwaran.
Squad composition and key players
The squad is led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been in excellent touch in the IPL and domestic circuits. Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has been a mainstay in India A for years, will be the vice-captain. The bowling attack is spearheaded by pacer Vidhwath Kaverappa and spinner Sai Kishore. The team also includes all-rounders like Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Shams Mulani, providing balance to the side.
Full squad
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain)
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (vice-captain)
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ricky Bhui
- Baba Indrajith
- Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper)
- Shashwat Rawat
- Shams Mulani
- Manav Suthar
- Sai Kishore
- Vidhwath Kaverappa
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Yash Thakur
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Akash Singh
Tournament details
The tri-series will be a round-robin format, with each team playing the other twice. The top two teams will then face off in the final. This series serves as a crucial platform for fringe players to stake a claim for a spot in the senior national team, especially with the ODI World Cup scheduled for later in the year. The BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, has emphasized giving opportunities to performers from domestic cricket.
The India A team will depart for Sri Lanka on June 10 and undergo a short training camp before the tournament begins. All matches will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
