Anukul Roy Joins India A Squad for Sri Lanka Tri-Series
KKR Star Added To India A Squad For Sri Lanka Tri-Series As Harsh Dubey's Replacement

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All-rounder Anukul Roy has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, replacing Harsh Dubey, who has been called up to the senior national team. The tri-series, featuring India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A, will take place in Dambulla from June 9 to June 21.
- 01Anukul Roy is a left-handed batsman and left-arm spin bowler from Jharkhand.
- 02Roy was a key player in India's 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup victory, being the joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets.
- 03The tri-series will take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from June 9 to June 21.
- 04Tilak Varma will captain the youthful 15-member India A squad, with Riyan Parag as vice-captain.
- 05Prominent IPL talents in the squad include Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, and Prabhsimran Singh.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Thursday that all-rounder Anukul Roy has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. He replaces Harsh Dubey, who has received a maiden call-up to the senior Test and ODI squads for the IDFC First Bank home series against Afghanistan. Anukul Roy, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is known for his left-handed batting and left-arm spin bowling. He gained recognition as the joint-highest wicket-taker during India's victorious 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign, claiming 14 wickets. The tri-series will feature India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A, taking place in Dambulla from June 9 to June 21. The squad, captained by Tilak Varma and featuring Riyan Parag as vice-captain, includes several prominent IPL talents such as Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, and Prabhsimran Singh. The youthful squad also sees the inclusion of teenage batting talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, showcasing India's focus on nurturing young cricketing talent.
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