Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS): The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has announced the India ‘A’ squad for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Qatar from November 14 to 23. All matches will take place at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha.
The tournament will feature two groups — Group A comprises Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka, while India ‘A’ are placed in Group B alongside Oman, UAE, and Pakistan ‘A’.
Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has been appointed as captain of the side, with Punjab all-rounder Naman Dhir serving as vice-captain.
Among the most notable inclusions is 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has earned his maiden India ‘A’ call-up. The young sensation recently made headlines by smashing the fourth-fastest Youth Test century in history, reaching his hundred in just 78 balls against Australia U-19 at the Ian Healy Oval. He also holds the record for the most sixes in Youth ODI cricket, achieved during his blistering 70 off 68 balls in the second Youth ODI against Australia earlier this year.
The squad also features Priyansh Arya, one of IPL 2025’s breakout stars, who impressed for Punjab Kings in his debut season at the age of 24.
India ‘A’ squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup:
Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir (VC), Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (C & WK), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abhisek Porel (WK), Suyash Sharma.
Stand-by players:
Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi, Shaik Rasheed.
