Overview
- India A will contest the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup from November 14–23 at West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha.
- Placed in Group B, India A open against the UAE on November 14 before facing Pakistan A on November 16 and Oman on November 18.
- The Senior Men’s Selection Committee named five standbys for logistical cover: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi and Shaik Rasheed.
- The 15-player squad features recent IPL standouts including Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Ashutosh Sharma and Gurjapneet Singh alongside vice-captain Naman Dhir.
- Suryavanshi’s inclusion follows a breakthrough year highlighted by a record 52-ball Youth ODI century and eye-catching IPL performances, while the Pakistan A fixture draws extra attention given lingering tensions from the senior Asia Cup.