New Delhi, November 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Rajat Patidar has withdrawn from the India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup after informing the BCCI that he does not wish to be considered for selection in the 50-over format as he continues to manage existing injuries.
The Men’s Selection Committee named Ayush Badoni as Patidar’s replacement in the 15-member squad, while Rinku Singh was appointed vice-captain of the team led by T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma.
Patidar, who was initially named vice-captain, communicated his decision to the BCCI before the board announced the changes on Sunday.
The development comes as Patidar prepares to lead Madhya Pradesh in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, beginning November 14. Madhya Pradesh have been placed in Elite Group C and will play their first four matches in New Chandigarh before moving to Mohali for the remaining fixtures. Patidar is likely to feature in the domestic T20 competition.
The Rising Stars Asia Cup will be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29. India A are placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates.
India A will open their campaign against Nepal on November 20 at the West End Park International Stadium. They will face Pakistan A at the same venue on November 22 before taking on the UAE at the University of Doha for Science and Technology on November 24.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled for November 26 and 27. The final will be played on November 29.
India A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup:
Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (Captain), Rinku Singh (Vice-Captain), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Arshad Khan and Ayush Badoni.
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