Overview
- India A will compete in Doha from November 14–23 at the West End International Cricket Stadium in the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup.
- Naman Dhir has been appointed vice-captain, joining a 15-member group that includes teenage batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
- India A are drawn in Group B with UAE, Pakistan A and Oman, opening against UAE on November 14 before meeting Pakistan A on November 16.
- The BCCI named five standbys for contingency: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi and Shaik Rasheed.
- Priyansh Arya’s inclusion follows a breakout IPL season for Punjab Kings, reflecting the tournament’s role as a development platform under ACC oversight.