Ashok Sharma Joins India A Squad for Tri-Series in Sri Lanka

In a significant update for cricket fans, Ashok Sharma has been named as a replacement for the injured Yudhvir Singh in the India A squad for the ongoing one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka. Known for his impressive speed, Sharma's inclusion comes after Yudhvir reported shoulder discomfort. The India A team has faced challenges in the series, losing two of their three matches, including a dramatic Super Over against Sri Lanka. As they prepare to face Afghanistan A, the squad looks to turn their fortunes around. Read on for more details about the team and the tri-series.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 16, 2026, 12:22 IST

Fast Bowler Ashok Sharma Replaces Injured Yudhvir Singh

Ashok Sharma, known for delivering one of the quickest balls in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at a speed of 154.2 kph, has been called up to the India A team for the ongoing one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka. He steps in for Yudhvir Singh, who has been sidelined due to an injury and has not participated in any of the three matches played by India A so far.

During his stint with the Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026, Ashok showcased his talent by taking six wickets across six games, although he had a high economy rate of 10.85. Yudhvir Singh reported discomfort in his right shoulder while bowling on June 13 and had previously felt similar pain during a fielding practice on June 11. He will now follow a rehabilitation program under the guidance of the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) to recover from a right rotator cuff injury.

BCCI Announces Player Replacement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed Ashok Sharma's inclusion in the India A squad as a replacement for Yudhvir Singh. In a statement, the BCCI noted, "The Men's Selection Committee has named Ashok Sharma as a replacement for Yudhvir Singh in the India A squad for the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka. Yudhvir reported discomfort in his right shoulder while bowling on June 13 and also experienced similar pain earlier during a fielding session on June 11."

Furthermore, the BCCI Medical Team, after consulting with a specialist, has advised Yudhvir to undergo a structured rehabilitation program at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) to ensure a complete recovery from his injury.

Current Status of the Tri-Series

In the ongoing 'A' tri-series held in Dambulla, India A has faced challenges, losing two out of their three matches, including a thrilling Super Over defeat against the host team, Sri Lanka, on Monday. They are set to compete against Afghanistan A in their final league match on Wednesday, with the series final scheduled for Sunday.

The updated India A squad for the tri-series includes: Tilak Varma (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Vice-Captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, Anukul Roy, and Ashok Sharma.