Ruturaj Gaikwad Replaces Riyan Parag in India A Squad

The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Might 31 that Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named as Riyan Parag’s substitute within the India A squad for the upcoming 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka. The sequence additionally entails Afghanistan A and hosts Sri Lanka A, with all matches scheduled on the Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium.

Parag has been dominated out on account of a hamstring damage that troubled him by way of the later phases of IPL 2026. He’ll endure rehabilitation on the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Together with entering into the squad, Gaikwad additionally takes over the vice-captain’s position that was initially assigned to Parag.

Riyan Parag Dominated Out As a result of Hamstring Damage

Parag had been carrying the hamstring downside for a major a part of his IPL 2026 marketing campaign with Rajasthan Royals. He missed a few matches in the course of the event due to the damage. 

Regardless of the bodily setback, he led Rajasthan Royals to the playoffs, the place they misplaced to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh. The BCCI confirmed his rehabilitation can be dealt with by medical workers on the Centre of Excellence, with no quick timeline given for his return.

Gaikwad Steps In as Vice-Captain for the Tri-Sequence

Tilak Varma continues as captain of the India A aspect, with Gaikwad now named as his deputy. Gaikwad’s IPL 2026 season with Chennai Tremendous Kings was a troublesome one. He scored 337 runs in 14 matches at a median of 28.08 and a strike fee of 123.44 as Chennai completed eighth on the factors desk. Nevertheless, his 50-over report tells a special story.

In November 2025, Gaikwad scored the best runs within the one-day sequence in opposition to South Africa. He amassed 210 runs throughout three matches and earned the Participant of the Sequence award. He adopted that up with a robust displaying within the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 413 runs for Maharashtra at a median of 82.60 and a strike fee of 115.04. These numbers made him a simple option to fill the emptiness left by Parag.

India A Tri-Sequence Begins June 9 in Dambulla

India A open their tri-series marketing campaign in opposition to Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on June 9. Every staff will face the opposite sides twice in the course of the group stage earlier than the ultimate, which is ready for June 21. All fixtures can be performed on the Rangiri Dambulla Worldwide Stadium.

The India A squad carries a mixture of younger expertise and skilled home performers. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who received the Orange Cap, MVP, and Rising Participant awards in IPL 2026, is a part of the setup alongside Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, and Suryansh Shedge. The wicketkeeping duties can be shared between Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra. The bowling assault contains Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, and Anukul Roy.

Full India A Squad

Tilak Varma (capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-capt), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Kumar Kushagra (wk), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, Anukul Roy.

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