India Announced Squad For Rising Star Asia Cup: Jitesh Sharma To Lead Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included

The Asian Cricket Council Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 is set to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29, with eight teams competing for the title. The tournament will be played in a 50-over format this year, replacing the T20 format used in the previous edition. India A have been placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), setting up a highly anticipated clash between India A and Pakistan A on November 22.

The India A squad will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, with Naman Dhir serving as vice-captain. Another exciting inclusion is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the young batting sensation who will give fans another opportunity to watch him in action following his recent performances against New Zealand. Let's check out the complete India squad for Rising Star Asia Cup 2026.

India A squad Rising Stars Asia Cup

Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma will lead the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026, with Naman Dhir serving as vice-captain. The squad also features promising young players such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who will get another opportunity to showcase his talent on the continental stage. The tournament will give young cricketers a chance to compete against emerging players from other Asian teams.

Fans must be very excited to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Rising Stars Asia Cup along with Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera and Suryansh Shedge who add depth to the batting unit, while Ramandeep Singh and Harsh Dubey offer additional all-round options.

India A Squad: Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir (Vice-Captain), Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abhishek Porel (Wicketkeeper), Suyash Sharma.

Standby Players: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi, Shaik Rasheed.

Key Players To Watch in Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026

The India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup combines explosive batting, all-round depth and a varied bowling attack. One of the most dangerous batsmen in the world, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was one of the standout performers in the 2025 edition, scoring 239 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 243.88, including a sensational 144 off 42 balls on his India A debut.

Captain Jitesh Sharma also impressed, scoring 125 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 192.31, while vice-captain Naman Dhir contributed 106 runs. Harsh Dubey also made valuable contributions with both bat and ball, scoring 75 runs and taking three wickets during the previous tournament. With India A drawn against Pakistan A, Nepal and the UAE, the team will need strong performances from its experienced players and emerging talents to progress to the knockout stage.