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India have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup, with Tilak Varma appointed captain and Rajat Patidar named vice-captain. The squad features several familiar young players, including Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Rinku Singh.
The tournament is scheduled to begin in Doha on November 19. According to the supplied report, this edition will be played in the one-day format, with India set to begin their group-stage campaign against Nepal on November 20.
Tilak Varma to Captain India A
Tilak Varma will lead the Indian A side, while Rajat Patidar will serve as his deputy. The batting group also includes Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Rinku Singh.
Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra have been selected as the two wicketkeeping options in the squad.
All-Rounders and Bowling Options
India have included five all-rounders: Suyash Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian.
The bowling group features Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan. The selection provides the team with options across the batting, all-round and bowling departments.
India to Face Pakistan A on November 22
India will open their group-stage campaign against Nepal on November 20. Their next match will be against Pakistan A on November 22, before they take on the United Arab Emirates on November 24.
The semi-finals are scheduled for November 26 and 27, while the final is set to take place on November 29.
India Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup
- Abhishek Sharma
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper)
- Tilak Varma (captain)
- Rajat Patidar (vice-captain)
- Rinku Singh
- Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper)
- Suyash Shedge
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Vipraj Nigam
- Harsh Dubey
- Tanush Kotian
- Harshit Rana
- Prince Yadav
- Arshad Khan
CricBengal Analysis: India’s squad combines young batting talent with several all-round options. The performances of captain Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Rinku Singh will be among the key talking points. The group-stage meeting with Pakistan A on November 22 is also likely to attract considerable attention.
Source: Aajkaal
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