India star ruled out of India A squad - (Source: AFP)
In a significant development, BCCI have dealt a heavy blow because India A star Vijaykumar Vyshak has been ruled out of upcoming Multi-Day series against Australia A because of injury. The Indian team have dealt the blow just four days before the 1st match.
The BCCI announced the squad on September 9 and Vyshak was named in the 15-member list with subject to fitness. However, the 29-year-old has failed to recover in time, which is why the apex board pulled him out of the squad, and have named a replacement as well.
Vijaykumar Vyshak's injury, Tripurana Vijay Named replacement
Vijaykumar Vyshak was suffering from a hamstring injury and the right-arm seamer has failed to recover for the India A fixtures. In the latest events, a report from Times of India mentioned that Tripurana Vijay has been called up to replace the right-arm seamer.
Vijay, who represents Delhi Capitals in IPL, was part of South Zone in the recently concluded Duleep Trophy, where he picked up 5 wickets in 2 innings. He has been called up to the CoE to join the team, which will soon depart for Puducherry, which will host all the matches.
Who Is Tripurana Vijay?
Tripurana Vijay is an Andhra-based spinner, who is having an impressive rise in his cricketing career. The off-spinner took 10 wickets for 84 run in the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 season against Rajasthan, including two five-wicket hauls.
He rose to fame with 26 wickets in 12 matches during Ranji Trophy 2024-25. He extended his performance across formats and shined in SMAT and Vijay Hazare Trophy as well. The youngster was roped in by Delhi Capitals during IPL 2025 auction for just 30 lakhs.
He got his first opportunity in IPL 2026 where he played a solitary match, but didn't pick up any wicket. Tripurana Vijay was close to getting his maiden wicket and that too of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but a dropped chance denied him that moment.
The upcoming India A series against Australia A is Tripurana's first stint with the Indian team.
India A's Updated Squad For Multi-Day Series vs Australia A
India A will play Australia A for the first time in this series on September 22. It will begin with two four-day matches, both in Puducherry. After that, the one-day matches will be held on October 6, 9 and 11, all at the same venue.
Australia have already announced their ‘A’ squad for India multi-day matches as well as one-day matches.
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India star ruled out of India A squad - (Source: AFP)
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