Rajat Patidar withdraws from India A Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup; Ayush Badoni Named Replacement

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New Delhi: Rajat Patidar has been released from India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 because of an injury. The BCCI has confirmed a replacement.

For the 15-member team, the selection committee has named Delhi batter Ayush Badoni and Rinku Singh has been appointed as vice-captain.

Tilak Varma will continue to lead India A in the tournament, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29.

According to the BCCI, Patidar informed the board that he should not be considered for selection in the 50-over format while managing his existing injuries.

The board has not revealed any more information on the nature of his injuries or any timeline for his recovery. Patidar had been named as the India A vice-captain prior to his withdrawal.

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These new added in many star youngster like Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rinku Singh, Prabhsimran Singh and Harshit Rana. India A are in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal A and UAE A.

The team will begin its campaign against Nepal A on November 20, followed by a high-profile clash against Pakistan A on November 22.

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals on 26 and 27 November, while the final will be played on 29 November.

Adding to the batting options in the squad, Ayush Badoni is the latest addition before the international tournament.

Also Read: India A Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 announced, Tilak Varma appointed as captain

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