Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play in India led by Tilak Varma Team for Rising Stars Asia Cup

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India’s Abhishek Sharma, left, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Monday announced a strong 15-member India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 in Doha, with explosive opener Abhishek Sharma and teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among the prominent names in the squad.Tilak Varma has been named as the captain while veteran batsman Rajat Patidar will be his deputy for the tournament scheduled to be held in Qatar from November 19-29.The squad includes several players who were part of India’s recent T20I match against New Zealand, which the senior team won 3-2.Of particular note is the inclusion of 15-year-old Sooryavanshi, with the youngster continuing to attract attention with his aggressive batting and rapid rise through the domestic and age-group rankings.

Abhishek, Sooryavanshi headline firing firepower

India A have assembled a formidable batting line-up, with Abhishek and Sooryavanshi expected to provide explosive options at the top of the order.Captain Tilak and Patidar add experience and stability to the middle order, while Rinku Singh brings his reputation as a finisher. Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra are the two wicket takers in the team.In the all-rounder department, there are Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian, giving the team multiple batting and bowling options.The pace attack will feature Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan.

India A were placed in Group B with Pakistan A

India A were placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).They will open their campaign against Nepal on November 20 at the West End Park International Stadium in Doha before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan A at the same venue on November 22. Their last match in the group stage will be against the UAE on November 24.Group A includes Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong in China.The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, which are scheduled for November 26 and 27, while the final will be played on November 29.With a combination of established performers, international experience and exciting young talent, India A will look to make a strong impression in the tournament and challenge for the title.

India Team for Rising Stars Asia Cup

  • Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (C), Rajat Patidar (VC), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit. Ranapraj, Prince Yashad, Ranapraj