In the latest cricket news from the BCCI, Anukul Roy steps into the India A team for the coming tri-series in Sri Lanka. Filling a gap left behind when Harsh Dubey moved up, now part of India's main squad for the first time ahead of games against Afghanistan.

One door opens just as another shifts direction. Opportunity travels fast through cricket’s back corridors. Names change, but balance stays fragile. Roy brings what Dubey once did, depth with bat and ball, quiet readiness. Expectation hums low under new selection whispers.

Out west under grey skies, Roy swings his bat southpaw, fingers gripping tight around the willow. His bowling arm follows suit - left hand spinning stories through dust and turn. Years stack up behind him, each one carved into matches played for Jharkhand, where runs piled quietly without fanfare.

Nights light up elsewhere too, with orange stumps blinking beneath floodlights in IPL arenas, linked now to Kolkata Knight Riders’ rhythm. Fresh air fills his lungs as he steps toward a new field draped in India's shade. Across water, past shipping lanes, an island hosts teams gathering like birds before flight, Sri Lanka waits, courts ready, fate unwritten.

Anukul Roy returns to the spotlight

Back then, Roy caught everyone's eye when India lifted the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup trophy. That tournament saw him claim 14 wickets - tying for most across the event. On display were his smooth two-way skills plus quiet confidence under pressure. One moment stood out: how naturally he handled big moments in crunch games. Because of this, he rose above others, even among a winning group full of talent.

Starting June 9 in Dambulla, a new tri-series runs through the 21st. Three teams take part - India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A. Young talents will step into the spotlight here. This event could shape future chances for many rising athletes. For some, it might just open bigger doors.

Leading India A is Tilak Varma, with Riyan Parag stepping in as his deputy. Among those picked are fresh-faced performers from the IPL circuit - names like Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni show up, alongside Prabhsimran Singh and Yash Thakur making the cut.

A fresh face at just eighteen, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes the cut for the 15-player lineup, riding a wave of strong performances. While still in his teens, he steps into the group after turning heads at recent tournaments. His spot reflects steady climbs rather than sudden luck. With form on his side, the young batter joins seasoned names without fanfare. Progress like his does not always come fast, yet here it has.

Updated India A Squad:

Tilak Varma (captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (vice-captain), 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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