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Rising Stars Asia Cup: Jitesh Sharma to Lead India 'A' in Qatar Showdown

Jitesh Sharma has been appointed captain of the India A squad for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup. The tournament will be held in Qatar from November 14 to 23 featuring eight teams across two groups. Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned his first India A call-up following record-breaking performances for India U19. The squad also includes IPL 2025 standout performer Priyansh Arya among other promising young talents.

Key Points: Jitesh Sharma Leads India A Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup

  • Tournament held in Qatar from November 14-23 at West End Stadium
  • India A placed in Group B with Oman, UAE and Pakistan A
  • Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives first India A call-up at 14
  • IPL 2025 breakout star Priyansh Arya included in 15-member squad
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Jitesh Sharma to lead India 'A' in Rising Stars Asia Cup

Jitesh Sharma captains India A in Qatar's Rising Stars Asia Cup with teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and IPL star Priyansh Arya in squad.

Jitesh Sharma to lead India 'A' in Rising Stars Asia Cup
"India wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma will be leading the side, with Punjab all-rounder Naman Dhir as his deputy. - Senior Men's Selection Committee"

Mumbai, Nov 4

The Senior Men’s Selection Committee has chosen the India A squad for the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Rising Stars Asia Cup.

The tournament will take place in Qatar from November 14 to 23 at West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha.

The teams are split into two groups: Group A includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka, while India A are placed in Group B alongside Oman, UAE, and Pakistan 'A'.

India wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma will be leading the side, with Punjab all-rounder Naman Dhir as his deputy.

The squad features teenage batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who received his first call-up to the India A team at just 14 years old.

Suryavanshi added another accolade to his name by smashing the fourth-fastest Youth Test century in history with his 78-ball century for India U19 against Australia U19 in the Youth Test at the Ian Healy Oval last month. He also broke the record for the most career sixes in Youth ODI cricket during his 70-run innings off 68 balls in the second India U-19 versus Australia U-19 50-over match at the same venue in September.

IPL 2025's breakout star, Priyansh Arya, has also been named in the squad. Making his IPL debut in 2025 at just 24, Priyansh emerged as one of PBKS’ standout performers.

India A’s squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup: Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 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, Abhisek Porel (WK), Suyash Sharma.

Stand-by Players: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi, Shaik Rasheed.

- IANS

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Priya S
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at just 14 years old? That's incredible! Breaking records at such a young age shows we have some real prodigies in the pipeline. Hope he gets proper guidance and doesn't get burnt out too early.
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Sarah B
Interesting squad selection. While the talent is undeniable, I'm concerned about the pressure on these young players. The transition from U19 to senior cricket is huge - hope the management provides proper support systems.
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Arjun K
Pakistan A in our group! Always adds that extra spice to the tournament 🏏 Looking forward to seeing how our youngsters handle the pressure. Good mix of IPL experience and fresh talent in the squad.
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Michael C
Priyansh Arya was phenomenal in IPL 2025! His selection is well deserved. The Rising Stars Cup is perfect platform for these players to showcase their talent on international stage. Best of luck to the team!
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Neha E
Tournament in Qatar will be challenging with different conditions. Hope our boys adapt quickly to the heat and pitches. Good to see Naman Dhir as vice-captain - he's been consistent performer for Punjab.

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