Ruturaj Gaikwad called up to India A squad, replaces Riyan Parag for Sri Lanka tri-series

CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tri-series on Sunday. He replaced vice-captain Riyan Parag, who is expected to be out of action for three months due to a hamstring injury.

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been announced as a replacement for Riyan Parag, who will be out of action due to a hamstring injury sustained in IPL 2026 . Image: AFP

|May 31, 2026, 18:53:27 IST

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has replaced injured Riyan Parag in the India A squad for the upcoming tri-Nation series in Sri Lanka, the BCCI said on Sunday.

Parag, the Rajasthan Royals skipper, had played the IPL with a hamstring injury and is expected to be out for nearly three months, including rehabilitation.

The tri-nation comprising India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A will start on June 9.

"The Men's Selection Committee has added Ruturaj Gaikwad to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. He replaces vice-captain Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury," the BCCI said in a media release.

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