New Delhi, June 6: The selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), led by Ajit Agarkar, has announced the India A team for the two four-day matches against Sri Lanka A. The matches are scheduled to take place in Galle from June 25 to July 5, with wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel appointed as captain.
Jammu and Kashmir’s fast bowler Aaqib Nabi, who excelled in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, has also secured a spot in the team. Devdutt Padikkal will serve as the vice-captain.
Alongside Jurel and Padikkal, the batting lineup features Sai Sudharsan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and N Jagadeesan. For the first time, Vidarbha’s Aman Mokhade and Andhra’s Sheikh Rasheed have been included in the India A squad. The primary objective for the Indian batsmen during this tour will be to adapt to spin-friendly conditions and get accustomed to playing with the red Kookaburra ball.
The bowling attack includes Nabi, Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, and Gurnoor Brar. Recently, Gurnoor was also called up to the Test team for the ongoing match against Afghanistan. Aaqib’s selection is significant as he played a crucial role in leading Jammu and Kashmir to their first Ranji Trophy victory earlier this year, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 60 wickets.
Leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari and off-spinner Saransh Jain, along with all-rounder Ayush Badoni, will handle the spin bowling responsibilities. Aaqib and Zeeshan were net bowlers for the Indian team in preparation for the Test match against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh.
Gaikwad, Badoni, Thakur, and Kamboj are already in Sri Lanka. They have traveled to Dambulla for a triangular series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A, starting June 9.
The India A team for the two four-day Tests includes: Dhruv Jurel (captain, wicketkeeper), Sai Sudharsan, Ayush Badoni, Devdutt Padikkal (vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Saransh Jain, Gurnoor Brar, Aaqib Nabi, Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, N. Jagadeesan, Aman Mokhade, Sheikh Rasheed, and Zeeshan Ansari.
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