The BCCI has officially confirmed the schedule and squad for the upcoming India A Tri-Nation Series, marking a key step in strengthening India’s white-ball development structure. The tournament will be played in Dambulla, Sri Lanka from June 9 to June 21, 2026.
The series will feature India A, Afghanistan A, and Sri Lanka A, all competing in a double round-robin format before the top two teams qualify for the final on June 21.
India A Tri-Nation Series begins in Dambulla
The upcoming India A Tri-Nation is designed as a competitive platform for emerging players to gain international exposure. Each team will face the others twice in the group stage, making every match crucial for qualification.
The final of the India A Tri-Nation Series is scheduled for June 21 at 10:00 AM IST in Dambulla.
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Tilak Varma to lead India A squad
For the India A Tri-Nation , Tilak Varma will captain the side, while Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named vice-captain.
The squad features a strong mix of young talent and experienced domestic performers, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, and Suryansh Shedge.
India A Tri-Nation Series key development platform
The India A Tri-Nation is being viewed as a crucial stepping stone for players aiming to break into the senior Indian team.
Selectors will closely monitor performances, especially from emerging stars who impressed in domestic and IPL-level competitions.
Full India A squad for Tri-Nation Series
India’s squad for the India A Tri-Nation Series includes Tilak Varma (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Prabhsimran Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Nishant Sindhu, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan, Anukul Roy, and others.
The selection reflects a balance of explosive batting, all-round depth, and bowling variety.
broadcast and schedule
The India A Tri-Nation Series will be broadcast live on Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) across multiple languages, with matches starting at 10:00 AM IST.
The tournament schedule includes six league games followed by a final, making it a tightly packed and highly competitive event for emerging cricketers.