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India Names Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup with Tilak Varma as Captain
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What Happened?
India has announced a strong squad for the 2026 Rising Stars Asia Cup, with Tilak Varma as captain and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included. The tournament will take place in Doha from November 19 to 29.
Key points
- Tilak Varma will lead the India-A team in the 2026 Rising Asia Cup.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma are likely to open the batting.
- Rajat Patidar has been named vice-captain.
- The tournament will be held in Doha from November 19 to 29, 2026.
- India A is in Group A with Pakistan A, UAE, and Nepal.
Key insights
- The inclusion of young players like Sooryavanshi indicates a focus on building a future-ready team.
- The performance in the Asia Cup could influence selections for the World Cup.
- The tournament provides a platform for players to showcase their skills in the 50-over format.
Why it matters
The squad selection reflects India's strategy as they prepare for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Entities
Tilak Varma· PersonVaibhav Sooryavanshi· PersonRajat Patidar· PersonAbhishek Sharma· PersonDoha· CityNepal· CountryPakistan· CountryUAE· Country
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