Rajat Patidar Withdraws from India A Squad; BCCI Names Replacement for Rising Stars Asia Cup
What Happened?
Rajat Patidar has withdrawn from India's squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup due to injury concerns. Ayush Badoni has been named as his replacement, with Rinku Singh appointed vice-captain.
Key points
- Rajat Patidar informed BCCI about his withdrawal due to injury.
- Ayush Badoni replaces Patidar in the squad.
- Rinku Singh has been appointed vice-captain.
- Tilak Varma will lead India A in the tournament.
- The tournament starts on November 19 in Doha.
- India A is in Group B with UAE, Nepal, and Pakistan A.
Key insights
- Patidar's injury management may affect his future selections.
- The inclusion of T20 specialists indicates India's focus on shorter formats.
- The match against Pakistan A on November 22 is highly anticipated.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of Patidar could impact India's performance in the tournament.
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Times of India
