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Tilak Varma to Lead India A in Asia Cup 2026
2 Nov
Summary
- Tilak Varma appointed captain of India A for upcoming tournament.
- Tournament will be played in a 50-over format from November 19-29.
- India A faces UAE, Nepal, and Pakistan-A in Group B.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India A's squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026. This prestigious 50-over tournament is scheduled to take place from November 19 to November 29.
Star batter Tilak Varma has been appointed as the captain of the India A team. Notable inclusions in the squad are Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajat Patidar, and Rinku Singh. Rajat Patidar will serve as the vice-captain.
The tournament also signals the return of bowler Harshit Rana, who has recovered from an injury sustained during the tour of England. India A has been drawn in Group B alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal, and Pakistan-A.
India A's group stage matches are set for November 20 against Nepal, November 22 against Pakistan A, and November 24 against the UAE. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages. All eyes will be on the opening duo of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma, who are looking to replicate their recent strong performances.
