Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma are set to test their skills in the 50 overs format after earning places in India’s 15 members squad for the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup.
The tournament will take place in Doha, Qatar from November 19th to 29th and will follow the ODI format.
Why is the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup crucial for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s multi-format ambitions?
The inclusion of the two aggressive T20 specialists has attracted attention especially as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has openly stated his desire to play for India across all three formats. The young batter has also discussed the need to modify his approach to suit the longer format. The upcoming competition will give him a platform to prove that he can adapt his game and succeed in 50 overs cricket.
Who will lead India A alongside recent T20I representatives in Qatar?
Tilak Varma has been handed the captaincy, with several familiar faces from India’s T20 setup also featuring in the squad for the Doha competition. Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma recently represented the national side in the five matches T20I series against New Zealand.
How did Yuvraj Singh advocate for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma’s selection?
The squad announcement comes shortly after former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh urged the selectors to consider Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan for the senior ODI team.
What did Yuvraj Singh say about selecting aggressive young batters in 50-over cricket?
‘I would love to see him (Abhishek) in the ODIs, to be honest, and I have said this before that if we are not picking guys like Ishan Kishan, Abhishek and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in 50-over cricket, then somewhere down the line we are not doing justice to their talent,’ Yuvraj told PTI.
What records does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi already hold in List A cricket?
It is worth mentioning that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already made a strong impression in List A cricket accumulating 564 runs from 13 appearances at an average of 43.38. His most remarkable innings came during the December 2025 Vijay Hazare Trophy when he hammered 190 runs from only 84 deliveries against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi. The knock made him the youngest player to register a List A hundred and also saw him set a new record for the quickest 150 in the format.
Who features in India A’s complete 15-member squad for the tournament?
Tilak Varma will lead the squad with Rajat Patidar serving as vice-captain. The team has two wicketkeeper batters in Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra. The all-rounder department features Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian. Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan have been picked to spearhead the bowling attack.
When will India A play their Group B matches against Nepal, Pakistan A, and the UAE?
India A have been drawn in Group B, where they will compete against Pakistan A, Nepal and the UAE. Their tournament opener is scheduled against Nepal on November 20th followed by a high profile clash with Pakistan A on November 22th. They will conclude the league stage with a meeting against the UAE on November 24.
How will the knockout stage progress at the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup?
The two leading sides from each group will advance to the knockout stage with the semifinals taking place on November 26th and 27th. The championship match is slated for November 29. Group A comprises Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China.
India A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup
Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (C), Rajat Patidar (VC), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Arshad Khan.