New Delhi, November 2: The BCCI has announced a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026, with Tilak Varma named captain and Rajat Patidar appointed vice-captain. Explosive opener Abhishek Sharma and teenage batting prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are among the prominent selections.
The tournament will be held in Qatar from November 19 to 29. The inclusion of 15-year-old Sooryavanshi has drawn particular attention following his rise through domestic and age-group cricket.
The wicketkeeping options are Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra. The all-rounders include Rinku Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian. The pace attack comprises Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan.
India A have been placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates. India will begin their campaign against Nepal on November 20, face Pakistan A on November 22 and take on the UAE on November 24.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled for November 26 and 27. The final will be played on November 29.
India A squad: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (C), Rajat Patidar (VC), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan.
