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Rising Stars Asia Cup: Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra earns a place in the India A squad for the Rising Asia Cup ODI tournament in Bangladesh.
Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also features in the squad.
India A will compete in the Rising Asia Cup ODI tournament in Bangladesh from November 19 to 29, 2026.
The selection brings good news for Jharkhand cricket. Kumar Kushagra has secured a place in the squad.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also makes the cut.
His inclusion adds considerable excitement to the Indian team.
The tournament will offer young Indian players an opportunity to showcase their talent.
Tilak Varma to Captain India A
The BCCI selection committee has named a 15-member squad for the competition.
Tilak Varma will lead the side, while Rajat Patidar will serve as vice-captain.
The squad combines international experience with promising young talent.
Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana also feature in the team.
Full India A Squad
- Abhishek Sharma
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper)
- Tilak Varma (Captain)
- Rajat Patidar (Vice-Captain)
- Rinku Singh
- Kumar Kushagra (Wicketkeeper)
- Suryansh Shedge
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Vipraj Nigam
- Harsh Dubey
- Tanush Kotian
- Harshit Rana
- Prince Yadav
- Arshad Khan
Kumar Kushagra’s Selection Boosts Jharkhand Cricket
Kumar Kushagra’s inclusion brings positive news for Jharkhand cricket.
The wicketkeeper-batter will get another opportunity to demonstrate his abilities at the international development level.
His selection alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes the squad particularly interesting.
Sooryavanshi has already attracted attention through his explosive batting performances.
India A’s Group and Match Schedule
India A have secured a place in Group B. Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates complete the group.
Group A features Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China.
India A will play three league matches:
| Date | Match |
| November 20 | India A vs Nepal |
| November 22 | India A vs Pakistan A |
| November 24 | India A vs UAE |
The first two matches will take place at West End Park International Stadium.
India will face the UAE at the University of Doha for Science and Technology.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.
Organisers have scheduled the semi-finals for November 26 and 27.
The tournament final will take place on November 29.
A Major Opportunity for Young Indian Cricketers
The Rising Stars Asia Cup will test India’s emerging cricketing talent.
It will also provide valuable experience against strong Asian opponents.
The clash against Pakistan A will attract particular attention.
Meanwhile, Kumar Kushagra will look to make his opportunity count.
India A will aim for a strong campaign under Tilak Varma’s leadership.
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