Tilak Varma to captain India A in Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha
BCCI has named a 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup, held in Doha from 19 to 29 November.
Key facts
Story- BCCI named a 15-member India A squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup
- Tilak Varma will captain the side, with Rajat Patidar as his deputy
- India A plays in Group B against Pakistan A, Nepal and UAE; the tournament runs 19 to 29 November in Doha
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member India A squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup. The tournament will be played in Doha, Qatar, from 19 to 29 November 2026.
Tilak Varma will lead the team, with Rajat Patidar as his deputy. The squad includes young players Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma, who have been picked by the Men's Selection Committee.
Group B opponents
India A has been placed in Group B. Its group-stage rivals are Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The top teams from the group stage will move forward in the tournament.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) runs the event for emerging players, giving them a chance to play at a high level before senior selection. Several players in the squad have already been seen in India's domestic and franchise cricket.
What comes next
The squad was named on 2 November 2026. The matches will be played in Doha over the 11-day tournament, with the first match scheduled after the 19 November start. Full match schedule and broadcast details have not been stated in the announcement.
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