BCCI names India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series led by captain Tilak Varma.
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India A Squad Announced for Sri Lanka Tri-Series
The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee has officially announced the fifteen-member India A squad for the upcoming limited-overs tournament in Sri Lanka.
The scheduled One-Day tri-series will feature matches contested between the host nation Sri Lanka A, India A, and Afghanistan A. All limited-overs fixtures for this developmental tournament are scheduled to take place at the stadium in Dambulla.
Leadership and Core Roster Details
Batsman Tilak Varma has been appointed to captain the India A squad, with all-rounder Riyan Parag designated as the vice-captain.
The selected roster combines established domestic white-ball players with emerging performers recognized during recent domestic tournaments and the Indian Premier League.
National selectors are utilizing this overseas tour to evaluate potential contenders for senior national team selection.
The complete India A squad roster includes:
- Tilak Varma (Captain)
- Riyan Parag (Vice-Captain)
- Priyansh Arya
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ayush Badoni
- Nishant Sindhu
- Harsh Dubey
- Suryansh Shedge
- Prabhsimran Singh (Wicket-keeper)
- Kumar Kushagra (Wicket-keeper)
- Vipraj Nigam
- Yash Thakur
- Yudhvir Singh
- Anshul Kamboj
- Arshad Khan
Bowling Attack and Upcoming Multi-Day Fixtures
The team features specialist wicket-keeping depth alongside a balanced bowling attack consisting of pace and spin options.
Fast bowlers Yash Thakur and Yudhvir Singh provide seam experience, while Harsh Dubey and Vipraj Nigam offer targeted spin capabilities. Following the conclusion of the Dambulla white-ball schedule, the tour will transition to red-ball matches.
The visiting side will participate in two first-class multi-day fixtures against Sri Lanka A hosted in Galle. The BCCI selection committee confirmed that the specific red-ball roster for those matches will be disclosed separately.
Performances throughout the tour will remain closely monitored as the multi-year international tournament cycle continues.
Key Takeaways
- The BCCI announced a fifteen-member India A squad for a Sri Lanka One-Day tournament involving Afghanistan A.
- Tilak Varma will serve as captain alongside vice-captain Riyan Parag for the matches in Dambulla.
- Two subsequent first-class matches will occur in Galle, featuring a separately announced red-ball roster.
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Quiz
| Question |
| 1. Who has been appointed as the captain of the India A squad for the One-Day Tri-Series? A) Riyan Parag B) Tilak Varma C) Ayush Badoni D) Prabhsimran Singh |
| 2. Which city is scheduled to host the entirety of the limited-overs tri-series matches? A) Colombo B) Kandy C) Galle D) Dambulla |
| 3. How many specialist wicket-keepers are included in the announced 15-member white-ball squad? A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four |
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