India A Squad at Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup
Jitesh Sharma has been appointed captain of the India A team for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup, which will take place in Doha from November 14 to 23, 2025, with Naman Dhir as vice-captain. The selection features a blend of young talents and experienced IPL performers, highlighting India's competitive approach to the tournament. The squad includes teen prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi and IPL star Priyansh Arya, both of whom secured their places thanks to standout performances over the past season. Suryavanshi, notably only 14, made headlines this year as the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket and also impressed in youth international fixtures. Priyansh Arya earned recognition for scoring 475 runs in his debut IPL campaign with a striking rate, plus a century in an unofficial ODI against Australia A. The squad also includes skilled players such as Ramandeep Singh, Abishek Porel, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Suryansh Shedge, and others, bringing depth to the team as it prepares to face major rivals, including Pakistan A.
Tournament Details
- Venue: West End International Cricket Stadium, Doha
- Dates: November 14–23, 2025
- Group B teams: India A, Oman, UAE, Pakistan A
- Key matches: India A vs UAE (Nov 14), India A vs Pakistan A (Nov 16)
Key Squad Members
- Jitesh Sharma (Captain, Wicketkeeper) – Recent national team experience and IPL champion
- Naman Dhir (Vice Captain) – Consistent domestic performer
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Youngest men's T20 centurion, U-19 Youth Test century in Brisbane
- Priyansh Arya – IPL standout for Punjab Kings, DPL contributor, Ranji Trophy debutant, century in India A vs Australia A
- Abishek Porel – Current Bengal captain during Easwaran’s absence
- Ramandeep Singh – Reliable all-rounder
- Harsh Dubey – Regular India A selects
- Additional members: Nehal Wadhera, Suryansh Shedge, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Suyash Sharma
Quotes
"The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has picked the India A squad for the Asian Cricket Council’s Rising Stars Asia Cup to be held in Qatar. The Tournament will be played from 14th to 23rd November 2025 at West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha."
"Suryavanshi will once again be the player to watch out for after he became the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket with a 101 for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in an IPL game earlier this year."
"Priyansh Arya secured a place in the side following his performances for Punjab Kings in the IPL and also his century in an unofficial ODI between India A and Australia A in Kanpur in September."
Full Squad List
- Priyansh Arya
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Nehal Wadhera
- Naman Dhir (VC)
- Suryansh Shedge
- Jitesh Sharma (C & WK)
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harsh Dubey
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Yash Thakur
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Vijay Kumar Vyshak
- Yudhvir Singh Charak
- Abishek Porel (WK)
- Suyash Sharma
Reserves
- Gurnoor Singh Brar
- Kumar Kushagra
- Tanush Kotian
- Sameer Rizvi
- Shaik Rasheed
Author's Summary
India A, led by Jitesh Sharma, enters the Rising Stars Asia Cup with a promising lineup that balances youthful brilliance, notably Suryavanshi and Arya, and seasoned IPL performers, positioning them as contenders in Doha.
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