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India A Updated Squad for ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026: Significant changes have been made to the India A squad just ahead of the start of the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced an updated squad for the tournament, with key decisions taken regarding everything from team captaincy to player selection.
Why Was Rajat Patidar Ruled Out of the India A Squad?
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Indian batter Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of the India A squad for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup.
According to an official update from the BCCI, Rajat Patidar informed the board that he is focusing on making a full recovery from his current injuries. Consequently, he requested not to be considered for selection in the 50-over (ODI) format at this time. Respecting his decision, the board and the selection committee have withdrawn him from the squad.
Ayush Badoni Replaces Patidar; Rinku Singh Appointed Vice-Captain
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Following Rajat Patidar’s withdrawal, the selection committee has added all-rounder Ayush Badoni to the India A squad. His inclusion will bolster the team’s middle order and all-round capabilities.
Furthermore, there has been a major change in the team's leadership structure; the selection committee has appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as the new vice-captain of the side. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma will continue to shoulder the responsibility of captaining the team, just as he has been doing.
The squad also features talented players such as Abhishek Sharma, young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and wicketkeeper-batters Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra.India A Updated Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | Captain |
| Rinku Singh | Vice-Captain |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batter |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Batter |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper |
| Kumar Kushagra | Wicketkeeper |
| Ayush Badoni | All-rounder |
| Suryansh Shedge | All-rounder |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder |
| Harsh Dubey | All-rounder |
| Tanush Kotian | All-rounder |
| Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| Prince Yadav | Fast Bowler |
| Arshad Khan | Fast Bowler |
India A Schedule for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026
The India A team will begin its campaign in the tournament on November 20 in Doha. In the group stage, India will face Nepal, the UAE, and arch-rivals Pakistan A.
| Date | Match | Time (Indian Standard Time) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2026 | India A vs Nepal | 3:30 PM | Doha |
| November 22, 2026 | India A vs Pakistan A | 3:30 PM | Doha |
| November 24, 2026 | India A vs UAE | 11:30 AM | Doha |
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