Ayush Badoni Joins India A Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup as Rajat Patidar Withdraws

Ayush Badoni Steps In for Rajat Patidar

On Sunday, Ayush Badoni was called up to replace Rajat Patidar in the India A team for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup, as Patidar has not fully recovered from his injuries.

Additionally, Rinku Singh has been appointed as the vice-captain for the tournament featuring eight teams.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed, "Rajat Patidar has informed us that he is unable to participate in the 50-over format due to his ongoing injury management."

As a result, he has been removed from the India A lineup for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup. The Men's Selection Committee has named Rinku Singh as vice-captain, with Ayush Badoni taking Patidar's spot.

The tournament is set to take place in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29.

In Group B, India, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Nepal will compete, while Group A includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.

India A will kick off their tournament against Nepal A on November 20, followed by a match against Pakistan A on November 22, and then face the United Arab Emirates A on November 24.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for November 26 and 27, with the final match taking place on November 29.

Updated India A Squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup:

Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (C), Rinku Singh (VC), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Arshad Khan, Ayush Badoni.