Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's first assignment after senior India call-up: All you need to know

NEW DELHI: Just days after earning his maiden senior India call-up, teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set for another important challenge. The 15-year-old batting prodigy will be part of the India A squad for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series in Sri Lanka, where the visitors will face Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A.

The tournament, scheduled from June 9 to June 21, will be played entirely at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. Featuring a double round-robin format, each team will play four league-stage matches before the top two sides advance to the final.

While India A will be led by Tilak Varma, much of the spotlight is expected to remain on Sooryavanshi. The youngster has emerged as one of the biggest stories in Indian cricket after a remarkable IPL 2026 campaign with Rajasthan Royals.

His performances earned him both the Orange Cap and the tournament’s Most Valuable Player award, catapulting him into national prominence.

Sooryavanshi’s growing popularity has also boosted interest in the India A tour. Traditionally, A-team assignments attract limited attention and are rarely televised extensively. However, fan demand surrounding the Bihar-born batter has generated significant buzz, turning the series into one of the most anticipated developmental tours in recent years.

India A’s squad also features several promising names, including Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Priyansh Arya, Nishant Sindhu and Prabhsimran Singh. The team will be looking to use the tournament as preparation for future international assignments while giving emerging players valuable overseas experience.

The competition will not be straightforward. Sri Lanka A, captained by Sahan Arachchige, have included experienced players such as Niroshan Dickwella, Avishka Fernando and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Afghanistan A, meanwhile, will be led by Imran Mir and boast a squad eager to make an impression.
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India A begin their campaign against Sri Lanka A on June 9 before facing Afghanistan A on June 11. They will then play the same opponents again on June 15 and June 17 respectively. The final is scheduled for June 21.

The series will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network, with streaming available on SonyLIV.