The Men’s Selection Committee has officially announced a powerhouse 15-member India A squad for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29.
International batter Tilak Varma will lead the side as captain, while Rajat Patidar has been named vice-captain for the multi-nation tournament.
The squad boasts a formidable mix of international flair and exciting domestic talent, including explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, power-hitter Rinku Singh, fast bowler Harshit Rana, and teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Wicketkeeping duties will be shared between Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra. The bowling attack is reinforced by all-rounders Shahbaz Ahmed, Tanush Kotian, and seamers Arshad Khan and Prince Yadav.
India A has been drawn in Group B alongside Nepal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and arch-rivals Pakistan A. Group A features Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong, China. India A will commence their campaign against Nepal on Friday, November 20, at the West End Park International Stadium, followed by a high-stakes encounter against Pakistan A on Sunday, November 22.
They will complete their group stage fixtures against the UAE on Tuesday, November 24, at the University of Doha for Science & Technology, aiming for a spot in the semi-finals on November 26 and 27 ahead of the final on November 29.
