With the Indian Premier League 2026 season now nearing its conclusion, attention is gradually shifting back toward international and developmental cricket. Ahead of the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced an important change to the India-A squad.
Young all-rounder Anukul Roy has been drafted into the India-A team, replacing spinner Harsh Dubey, who recently earned his maiden call-up to the senior Indian squad for the Afghanistan series.
The decision comes as India prepares simultaneously for:
- The senior series against Afghanistan national cricket team
- The India-A tri-series involving Sri Lanka-A and Afghanistan-A
Harsh Dubey Promoted to Senior India Team
According to the BCCI, Harsh Dubey has been released from the India-A squad after being selected for India’s senior Test and ODI squads against Afghanistan.
Dubey’s promotion comes following his impressive domestic performances, particularly in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic competitions.
Since the schedules of both tournaments overlap, the young spinner will now focus entirely on preparing for his senior international debut.
Anukul Roy Gets His Opportunity
Anukul Roy has now officially joined the India-A squad for the Sri Lanka tri-series.
The tournament will feature:
- India A cricket team
- Sri Lanka A cricket team
- Afghanistan A cricket team
Tournament Dates
- June 9 to June 21, 2026
Meanwhile, India’s senior series against Afghanistan will run from June 6 to June 20.
Anukul Roy’s IPL 2026 Performance
Anukul Roy has delivered a solid all-round performance this season for Kolkata Knight Riders.
IPL 2026 Stats
- Matches: 13
- Wickets: 8
- Best Bowling Figures: 2/31
- Runs Scored: 43
- Highest Score: 29*
His consistent performances in pressure situations helped him earn another opportunity at the India-A level.
Updated India-A Squad for Sri Lanka Tri-Series
The BCCI has announced the following updated squad for the tournament:
- Tilak Varma (Captain)
- Priyansh Arya
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Riyan Parag (Vice-Captain)
- Ayush Badoni
- Nishant Sindhu
- Suryansh Shedge
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Kumar Kushagra (WK)
- Vipraj Nigam
- Yash Thakur
- Yudhvir Singh
- Anshul Kamboj
- Arshad Khan
- Anukul Roy
Full Tri-Series Schedule
June 9
India A vs Sri Lanka A
June 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 Match
Big Opportunity for Young Indian Players
The tri-series is expected to serve as an important platform for emerging Indian cricketers aiming to break into the senior national setup.
For Anukul Roy, the tournament presents a valuable opportunity to:
- Impress selectors
- Strengthen his all-round credentials
- Push for future India selection
At the same time, Harsh Dubey now prepares for one of the biggest moments of his cricket career as he gears up for his first assignment with the senior Indian team.
The BCCI’s latest move also highlights the growing focus on developing strong bench strength through India-A cricket and domestic performances.
