Anukul Roy Drafted Into India A Squad Following Harsh Dubey’s Senior Promotion
All-rounder Anukul Roy has joined the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the change Thursday, following Harsh Dubey’s maiden promotion to the senior national team for the home series against Afghanistan.
Tri-Series Schedule and Squad Adjustment
Roy, who represents Jharkhand in domestic cricket and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League, fills the vacancy left by Dubey. The Men’s Selection Committee formalized the transaction as Dubey prepares for the Test and One-Day International series against Afghanistan.
The tri-series features India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A. Matches will take place in Dambulla from June 9 to June 21, 2026.
Anukul Roy’s Recent IPL Performance
Roy earns his India A spot after a consistent season for KKR during their playoff run. Tracked by the official IPL statistics, he produced steady numbers as a lower-order all-rounder.
| Matches | Wickets | Top Batting Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | 29* (vs Rajasthan Royals) |
Harsh Dubey and Uncapped Players Earn Senior Nods
Dubey’s elevation rewards his performance in domestic formats and recent India A assignments. He operates as a left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder.
The senior squad for the Afghanistan series features three uncapped players:
- Harsh Dubey (Spin-bowling all-rounder)
- Manav Suthar (Left-arm spinner)
- Gurnoor Brar (Pace bowler)
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed the squad for the one-off Test scheduled in New Chandigarh from June 6 to June 10. Shubman Gill takes over as captain, with KL Rahul replacing Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. For complete player records and upcoming international fixtures, visit ESPNcricinfo.