Tilak Varma Appointed India 'A' Captain for Sri Lanka Series, Receives Vice-Captaincy in T20 Team The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has assigned key leadership responsibilities to young cricketer Tilak Varma, including captaincy of the India 'A' team for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Varma, a Hyderabad-based batter, will lead the team in the multi-nation T20 series against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan 'A' teams, which will take place from June 9 to June 21, 2026, at the iconic Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka. The tournament will follow a double-round-robin format, with each team facing the other two teams twice. The top two teams will advance to a final on June 21, with two points awarded for a win and one point for a draw. Varma’s appointment marks a significant milestone in his career, as he will also serve as vice-captain of the senior India T20 team for the upcoming Ireland and England series. His role as captain of the India 'A' team comes after his successful leadership in previous tournaments, including the Emerging Asia Cup 2024 in Oman, where he guided the India 'A' team to a 2-1 victory over South Africa 'A' in a three-match ODI series. The decision to name Varma as captain was influenced by his close relationship with senior player Rohit Sharma, who provided guidance on leadership and decision-making under pressure. In an interview with Revsportz, Varma highlighted Sharma’s mentorship, stating, “Rohit bhai taught me how to handle intense pressure, from making crucial decisions to focusing on small details. His advice will be instrumental in the upcoming matches.#rohit_sharma #tilak_varma #board_of_control_for_crickey_in_india #rangiri_dambulla_international_stadium #srilanka
