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thebalanced.newsAnukul Roy Replaces Harsh Dubey in India A Squad for Sri Lanka Tri-Series
Anukul Roy, a left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner from Jharkhand and Kolkata Knight Riders, has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, replacing Harsh Dubey. Dubey received his first call-up to India's senior Test and ODI teams for the home series against Afghanistan. The tri-series, featuring India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A, will be held in Dambulla from June 9 to 21, with Tilak Varma as captain and Riyan Parag as vice-captain. The 15-member squad includes several young IPL talents.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
72%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles primarily focus on cricket team selections without political framing. They present official announcements from the BCCI and highlight player career progressions. The coverage includes perspectives on player promotions and replacements, emphasizing sports performance and development pathways without political or ideological bias.
Sentiment — Positive (72/100)
The overall tone across the articles is positive and informative, celebrating player achievements and promotions. The narrative highlights Anukul Roy's inclusion as a reward for consistency and Harsh Dubey's elevation to the senior team, reflecting an encouraging sentiment about emerging cricket talent and team preparations.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| english | India Squad Twist: Harsh Dubey Removed, KKR Player Called In As Replacement | Center | Positive |
| news18 | U19 World Cup Winner Replaces Harsh Dubey In India A Squad For Sri Lanka Tri-Series | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Anukul Roy added to India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 21 May, 08:50 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1821 May, 08:50 amAnukul Roy added to India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series
- 2news1821 May, 09:05 amU19 World Cup Winner Replaces Harsh Dubey In India A Squad For Sri Lanka Tri-Series
- 3english21 May, 09:40 amIndia Squad Twist: Harsh Dubey Removed, KKR Player Called In As Replacement
Lens Score breakdown
31/100
Public interest8/100
Coverage gap90%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Sri Lanka
- Sources analysed
- 3
- Last analysed
- 21 May 2026
- Key entities
- Anukul RoyIndia A cricket teamSri LankaOne Day InternationalTest cricketLeft-arm orthodox spinAll-rounderIndiaKolkata Knight RidersBoard of Control for Cricket in IndiaAfghanistanHarsh Dubey
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