Tilak Varma to Captain India A in Sri Lanka Tri-Series, 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Impresses

In a major boost for young Indian cricketers, the selectors have named Tilak Varma as captain of the India A team for the tri-nation ODI series in Sri Lanka. The squad features a stunning inclusion: 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose IPL heroics have fast-tracked him to international exposure. Set against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A from June 9-21, the tournament in Dambulla offers vital match practice ahead of tougher assignments. Riyan Parag, the dynamic RR leader for IPL 2026, is vice-captain, flanked by promising names like Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, and more. The lineup is packed with talent: Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Vipraj Nigam, Suryansh Shedge, Yudhajveer Singh, Anshul Kamboj, plus keepers Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra. Pace options Yash Thakur and Arshad Khan add bite. Vaibhav's journey is inspirational. From 252 runs last IPL season to a stellar 440 this time—with one ton and two fifties at 40 average—he's turned heads. This call-up is his golden ticket. After the ODIs, red-ball tests await in Galle against Sri Lanka A. The tri-series fixtures are: - June 9: India A vs SL A - June 11: India A vs Afghanistan A - June 13: Afghanistan A vs SL A - June 15: India A vs SL A - June 17: India A vs Afghanistan A - June 19: Afghanistan A vs SL A - June 21: Final Complete Squad: Tilak Varma (Captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag (VC), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhajveer Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan. Eyes will be on how Tilak marshals this youthful side, potentially unearthing stars for the senior team.