India A squad for rising stars Asia Cup 2026 announced: Tilak Varma to lead, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included

The BCCI has announced India's 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Rising stars Asia Cup 2026, with Tilak Varma named captain and Rajat Patidar appointed vice-captain. India A will face Nepal, Pakistan A and UAE in the group stage of the tournament in Doha, Qatar.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29.

The Men's Selection Committee has picked a 15-member squad for the tournament, with Tilak Varma set to lead the side and Rajat Patidar named his deputy. The squad features Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana, among other players.

Wicketkeeper-batters Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra have also been included in the squad as India prepare for the continental competition.

India A squad for rising stars Asia Cup 2026

The India A squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 comprises:

- Captain: Tilak Varma
- Vice-captain: Rajat Patidar
- Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Kumar Kushagra
- Other players: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rinku Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan.

India A group and schedule for rising stars Asia Cup 2026

India A have been placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Group A comprises Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China.

The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, scheduled for November 26 and 27. The final will be played on Sunday, November 29.

India A will begin their campaign against Nepal on November 20 at the West End Park International Stadium in Doha. They will then face Pakistan A on November 22 at the same venue before taking on the UAE on November 24 at the University of Doha for Science & Technology.

India A fixtures at rising stars Asia Cup 2026

Date                              Opponent                 Venue 
November 20, 2026       Nepal                  West End Park International Stadium 
November 22, 2026     Pakistan A            West End Park International Stadium

November 24, 2026        UAE                  University of Doha for Science & Technology

India A will aim to progress through the group stage and secure a place in the knockout rounds of the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026.