Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) A 15-member India A squad has been announced for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 to be held in Qatar from November 14 to 23, 2025. The tournament will be held at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha and will feature top emerging players from across Asia.
Jitesh Sharma to captain India A in Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025
In a significant move, the wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma has been appointed the captain of the team, while the Punjab all-rounder Naman Dheer Will work as vice-captain. The team has a perfect blend of promising young talents and IPL sensations who have shown immense potential in the recent domestic and franchise cricket seasons.
Promising young talents making headlines in India A team
The team includes many rising stars who have made headlines in the IPL and domestic tournaments. These also include teenage batting talent Vaibhav SuryavanshiWho has impressed with his fearless stroke play and maturity over the years. want to join him Priyansh AryaWidely recognized as one of the breakout performers of the IPL season, whose attacking style can be vital at the top of the order.
Other notable inclusions include Nehal Wadhera, Suryansh Shedge, Ramandeep Singh and Ashutosh SharmaAll of whom have demonstrated consistency in the domestic circuit. On the bowling front, Yash Thakur, Vijay Kumar Vaishya, Yudhveer Singh Charak And Gurjapneet Singh Add depth and variety to India’s pace and spin attack.
Additionally, the team will have two wicketkeepers – Jitesh Sharma and Abhishek Porel – Providing flexibility both in the batting lineup and behind the stumps.
India A has been placed in Group B along with Pakistan A, UAE and Oman
The Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 promises to be a competitive tournament with many young talents showcasing their skills on the international stage. India A has been placed in Group B along with Pakistan A, UAE and Oman.
India A will begin its campaign against UAE on November 14, followed by a high-voltage clash against Pakistan A on November 16. Their final group-stage match will be against Oman, with the top teams advancing to the knockout rounds.
India A team for Rising Stars Asia Cup
Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dheer (vice-captain), Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (captain and wicketkeeper), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapaneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vaish, Yudhveer Singh Charak, Abhishek Porel (wicketkeeper), Suyyash Sharma.
Stand-by players: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi, Sheikh Rashid
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