Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Picked in India A Team Led by Tilak Varma

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes the team for India A in the Sri Lanka tri-series due to his impressive displays in the IPL and U-19 World Cup. Grooming of talents: The selection policy of the BCCI has recognized IPL performance and helped young players become part of the Indian setup amid a hectic international schedule. June has engagements like the India A will play against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in Dambulla from June 9 to June 21, followed by two-day games in Galle.

U-19 to India A – Rise of Sooryavanshi!

Sooryavanshi’s selection is backed by his outstanding year in the 2025 edition of the IPL where he hit a century in just 35 balls, his superb performance in helping India win the U-19 World Cup after scoring 175 runs in the last match, and another excellent campaign in the 2026 season of IPL where he amassed 440 runs at a strike rate of 236.56. His exciting batting approach and the ability to play under pressure have made him one of the most discussed talents in Indian cricket currently.

BCCI Implements Rapid Progression Technique for Young Cricketers

The squad indicates the BCCI’s strategy of encouraging IPL players through exposure in India A games, which would help integrate them into the Indian team pipeline. The inclusion of Sooryavanshi alongside others who have done well in the IPL, such as Ayush Badoni and Priyansh Arya, indicates that selectors will be ready to fast track those performing well at the franchise level. This is part of a bigger plan to prepare the young talent pool for future tours.

Using the tri-series as a test

The three-game series between “Sri Lanka A” and “Afghanistan A” tournament that takes place between June 9 and 21 in Dambulla presents Sooryavanshi with the opportunity to modify his aggressive style of batting according to the one-day version. The squad of India A comprises both a formidable batting lineup and a diverse bowling force, while two games of multiple days will be played in Galle.

India A squad for the tri-series:

• Tilak Varma (Captain)
• Priyansh Arya
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
• Riyan Parag (Vice-Captain)
• Ayush Badoni
• Nishant Sindhu
• Harsh Dubey
• Suryansh Shedge
• Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
• Kumar Kushagra (WK)
• Vipraj Nigam
• Yash Thakur
• Yudhvir Singh
• Anshul Kamboj
• Arshad Khan.

Well Capable and Vast Squad!

There is no doubting that Tilak Varma will be leading this side, having scored 101, 57 and 75 without loss in his previous three IPL matches, and being the only young batsman making those numbers twice a week in the first-class circuit. It comes as a bit of a shock that Parag gets the vice-captaincy role considering what has been happening for Rajasthan throughout the IPL season. Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj and Arshad Khan round out the outfield players, along with Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra in the wicketkeeping spots.

As for Sooryavanshi, his immediate challenge is helping Rajasthan build up their innings heading into the playoff phase. He joins up with the India A side after the final on May 31 with the tri-series kicking off nine days from now.

Tilak Varma leads India A For Tri Series Against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A

Tilak Varma will captain India A team in the Tri Series to be held between India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A team. The Tri-Series will start from June 9 where India A team will face Sri Lanka A team. The final of the tri series will be played on June 21. Apart from these three games, two Red Ball matches will also be held between India and Sri Lanka, details of whose schedule will be known later.

Riyan Parag, who captains the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, will act as the vice-captain of India A team. Priyansh Arya, who is a consistent performer for Punjab Kings in opening slot, has been included in the squad.

Conclusion

It is a good choice of roping in the sensational Boss Baby, Sooryavanshi into this squad as he has been an important figure in the Rajasthan Royals squad ever since he came into prominence in the previous season. He has managed to keep up with the consistency across all levels and also played an instrumental role in helping India win the U19 World Cup Trophy. So far in 11 games in the current season, Vaibhav has scored 440 runs and is sure to play a more significant role as RR emerges as a possible qualifier for IPL 2026 playoffs.