The recent announcement of the India A squad for an upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka has garnered significant attention, particularly for the inclusion of promising players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Badoni. Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka expressed his admiration for these young talents shortly after the squad was revealed.
Sanjiv Goenka Praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Selection
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named Tilak Varma as the captain of the 15-member squad for the series, which includes matches against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. These matches are scheduled to take place in Dambulla, with additional multi-day games to follow in Galle.
In a heartfelt social media post, Goenka celebrated Sooryavanshi’s remarkable progress in a short span. He noted the teenager’s achievements, which include a successful IPL debut last year, an impressive 175 runs in the U19 World Cup final, and being recognized as the Player of the Tournament. Goenka emphasized the significance of Sooryavanshi’s growth, stating, “In just a year, he has shown incredible talent, fearlessness, and the hunger to keep getting better.”
Goenka also extended his congratulations to Ayush Badoni, highlighting the duo’s potential to make India proud in the upcoming series.
Young Stars in the Squad
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, has emerged as a standout player in domestic cricket.
- Ayush Badoni has consistently performed well for Lucknow Super Giants.
The India A squad underscores the selectors’ commitment to nurturing young talent, preparing for an intense international calendar ahead. The full squad for the tri-series includes:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | Captain |
| Priyansh Arya | Player |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Player |
| Riyan Parag | Vice-Captain |
| Ayush Badoni | Player |
| Nishant Sindhu | Player |
| Harsh Dubey | Player |
| Suryansh Shedge | Player |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper |
| Kumar Kushagra | Wicketkeeper |
| Vipraj Nigam | Player |
| Yash Thakur | Player |
| Yudhvir Singh | Player |
| Anshul Kamboj | Player |
| Arshad Khan | Player |
As the series approaches, all eyes will be on the young players like Sooryavanshi and Badoni, who strive to showcase their talents on a bigger stage and potentially secure a future in the national team.
