Overview
- The ACC has rebranded the Emerging Teams Asia Cup as the Asia Cup Rising Stars Championship, a T20 event in Doha running November 14–23 with 15 matches.
- Eight teams are split into two groups with no Super Four stage, and the top two from each pool advance directly to the semifinals before a November 23 final.
- India share their group with Pakistan, Oman and the UAE, setting up at least one India–Pakistan game and a possible second meeting in the knockouts.
- Citing Cricbuzz, outlets report that India A selections are complete with Vaibhav Suryavanshi included, and the BCCI is expected to announce the squad soon, with youngsters such as Ayush Mhatre also mentioned.
- Reports say the five Asian Test nations will field A teams, while the UAE, Oman and Hong Kong plan to send full-strength senior sides, and unresolved questions remain over ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi and the prior trophy handover.