Jitesh Sharma named India A skipper in Rising Stars Asia Cup

Jitesh Sharma Named India A Captain for Rising Stars Asia Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup, which will be held in Doha from November 14 to 23. Jitesh Sharma will lead the side, with Naman Dhir appointed as vice-captain.

Key Squad Members

The team includes several standout performers from the Indian Premier League (IPL):

Ramandeep Singh
Abishek Porel
Suyash Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma
Nehal Wadhera
Naman Dhir

Emerging IPL talents Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who impressed last season, have also earned selection.

Domestic Cricket Performers

Top domestic players such as Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Gurjanpreet Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Yudhvir Singh have been included in the lineup.

Standby Players

Gurnoor Singh Brar
Kumar Kushagra
Tanush Kotian
Sameer Rizvi
Shaik Rasheed

Notable Facts

Jitesh Sharma is the only player in the squad with international experience, having played in India’s five-wicket victory over Australia in the third T20I.

Tournament Format

The teams are divided into two groups:

Group A: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka
Group B: India, Oman, Pakistan, UAE

The tournament will open with a match between Pakistan A and Oman, while India A will begin its campaign against the UAE on November 14.

“Jitesh Sharma will lead India A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup, underscoring BCCI’s focus on developing emerging talent.”

Author’s Summary

Jitesh Sharma leads a dynamic India A team for the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, highlighting a blend of IPL talent and strong domestic performers.

Awaz The Voice — 2025-11-05