India A names 15-man squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Tuesday a 15‑player India A squad for the Asian Cricket Council Rising Stars Asia Cup, to be held at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar, from November 14 to 23. Wicketkeeper‑batter Jitesh Sharma will captain the side, with Naman Dhir named vice‑captain, as India A prepare to open their campaign against the United Arab Emirates on November 14.

The India A squad blends promising teenagers and several recent Indian Premier League performers. The top order will be led by Priyansh Arya and teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The middle order includes Nehal Wadhera, Suryansh Shedge, Ramandeep Singh, Ashutosh Sharma and Abhishek Porel. Spin options named in the squad are Harsh Dubey and Suyash Sharma, while the pace attack features Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak and Yudhvir Singh Charak. Five standby players were also named: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi and Shaik Rasheed.

India A have been drawn in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Oman and the UAE. After facing the UAE, India A will meet Pakistan A on November 16 and conclude the group stage against...