Rajat Patidar takes time off from ODIs, withdraws from Indian squad

Rajat Patidar has asked the BCCI not to consider him for selection in the 50-over format for the time being, delaying his immediate ODI commitments as he addresses lingering fitness issues. The decision also made him leave the India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha.

The BCCI confirmed the development in an update on Sunday, November 8, with the batter communicating its decision to the board.

“Rajat Patidar has informed the BCCI that he should not be considered for selection in the 50-over format as he is managing his existing injuries,” the management said in a statement.

Ayush Badoni was brought into the 15-man squad in place of Patidar, while Rinku Singh was promoted to captain. Tilak Varma will continue to lead the team in the tournament to be held in Qatar from November 19-29.

Patidar’s latest decision comes on the back of a string of injury setbacks in recent seasons. A left knee problem also marred his domestic campaign in October 2025, while he suffered a finger injury during IPL 2025. The BCCI did not specify which injuries he is currently managing or provide a recovery timeline.

INDIA UNITY HAS A NEW LOOK

The updated team includes a strong combination of international experience and emerging talent. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are among the prominent names while Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra provide the wicketkeeping options. Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan form part of the pace contingent.

India A Team: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (C), Rinku Singh (VC), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Arshad, Prince K Yahany, A.

India A were placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal and UAE. They begin their campaign against Nepal on November 20, before taking on Pakistan A on November 22 and UAE on November 24. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, with the final scheduled for November 29.

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