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The India A squad features mostly experienced domestic players aged 25-28, led by Jitesh Sharma, aiming for strong performance in the Rising Star Asia Cup, BCCI said.
- On Tuesday, November 4 the BCCI announced the 15-member India A squad, naming India T20I wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma as captain.
- The Senior Men's Selection Committee prioritized experience, with eight of 15 players aged 25 and only Jitesh Sharma over 30, for the Rising Stars Asia Cup.
- Selectors included several standout IPL performers, including 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who earned his maiden India A call-up after a 35-ball IPL century and recent youth-Test and ODI scores, plus IPL 2025 breakout Priyansh Arya.
- India A will face UAE, Pakistan A and Oman in Group B on November 14, 16 and 18, with semi-finals on November 21 at Doha's West End International Cricket Stadium.
- Sharma arrives in form after an unbeaten 22 in Hobart and a prolific Royal Challengers Bengaluru campaign earlier this year, while the selection offers young domestic and IPL performers a platform at the Rising Stars Asia Cup.
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Sunil Joshi Leads India A in Rising Stars Asia Cup Sunil Joshi, the former India left-arm spinner and current head of the spin department at the Centre of Excellence, has been named as the chief coach of the India A team. This team, led by Jitesh Sharma, will participate in the Rising Stars Asia Cup taking place in Doha from November 14.The team features several IPL stars, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, …
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India has been placed in Group B alongside Oman, UAE and Pakistan A and will begin its campaign against the UAE on November 14 at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha.
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