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India names squad for ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced a 15-member India-A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026, with Tilak Varma appointed as captain. The tournament will be held in Doha, Qatar from November 19-29.
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India-A will be led by middle-order batter Tilak Varma, with Rajat Patidar named vice-captain for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026. The squad, announced by the Indian cricket board, features a mix of emerging talent and established domestic players.
Young prospect Vaibhav Suryavanshi has earned a spot in the 15-member contingent, reinforcing India's pipeline of promising cricketers. The squad also includes all-rounder Abhishek Sharma, left-handed batter Rinku Singh, and pacer Harshit Rana, among others.
The tournament will see India-A competing against other regional sides in the developmental cricket format at venues in Doha. The competition runs from November 19-29, 2026, providing an opportunity for emerging Indian players to gain international exposure and stake claims for higher honours.