Why Anshul Kamboj is Not Playing Today in SL A vs IND A Tri Series Final?

Today, India A will take on Sri Lanka A in the big final of the 2026 Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla. Both teams played well throughout the tournament and earned their place in the title match. However, the main talking point before the game is a major change in India's squad. Fast bowler Anshul Kamboj has been left out of the team for the final. The management decided to change their bowling plans and go with a different combination for this important match. Here’s a look at the reason behind this surprising decision.

Why Anshul Kamboj is Not Playing Today?

Anshul Kamboj is not part of India A's playing XI for today's important Tri-Nation Series Final against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla because of a tactical decision by the team management. The pitch at one of the best cricket stadiums in the world, Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, usually becomes slower and offers more help to spinners as the match goes on, so India A decided to adjust their bowling attack.

Since Kamboj is a right-arm medium pacer who mainly depends on hitting hard lengths, the selectors chose to leave him out and use bowlers who are better suited to these pitch conditions. Fast bowler Ashok Sharma came as Anshul Kamboj replacement in the playing eleven to provide that extra burst of raw pace on this track.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes World Record 11-Ball Fifty in IND vs SL Final

One of the most dangerous batsmen in the world, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, made history by scoring the fastest fifty in List A cricket during the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. The 15-year-old opener reached his half-century in only 11 balls, breaking a world record that had stood for 20 years.

After coming into the final following a few low scores, Vaibhav Suryavanshi attacked from the very first ball, hitting Mohamed Shiraz for a boundary. His record-breaking and explosive knock included five huge sixes, giving India A a flying start and leaving the Sri Lankan bowlers completely shocked.