Rajat Patidar withdraws from Rising Stars Asia Cup: Here's why
What's the story
Rajat Patidar has withdrawn from the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup due to injury concerns. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Patidar has requested not to be considered for selection in the 50-over format as he manages his existing injuries. In his place, Rinku Singh has been appointed as vice-captain, and Ayush Badoni has been added to the squad.
Team update
A look at the updated India A squad
The BCCI confirmed Patidar's withdrawal and the subsequent changes in a media release.
The updated 15-member India A squad will be led by Tilak Varma with Rinku Singh as his deputy.
India A's updated squad: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh, Tilak Varma (captain), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Arshad Khan, and Ayush Badoni.
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BCCI's official update
🚨 India A Rising Stars Asia Cup Squad Update 🚨
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 8, 2026
Rajat Patidar has communicated to the BCCI that he should not be considered for selection in the 50-over format as he manages his existing injuries.
📌Rinku Singh named new vice-captain
📌 Ayush Badoni replaces Patidar.
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Tournament details
India A's schedule in Group B
India A have been drawn in Group B with UAE, Nepal, and Pakistan A.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals on November 26. The final will be played on November 29.
India A's campaign will begin against Nepal on November 20, followed by a clash against Pakistan A on November 22.
They will end their group-stage matches against UAE on November 24.