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Young Indian player Vaibhav Suryavanshi may showcase his skills in the Asia Cup. He has been offered a spot in the India-A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026. A match between India and Pakistan is planned within this competition, which will draw cricket fans' attention to Vaibhav's performances as he can demonstrate his skill against Pakistani bowlers. This tournament will be held in ODI format (One Day International).

Vaibhav has an opportunity to compensate for lost time during the New Zealand tour within this tournament. Previously, he was included in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand but played only in two matches. In these two matches across two innings, he scored 49 runs with an average of 24.50 and maintained a strike rate of 181.48.

According to information published by the BCCI, the India-A and Pakistan-A teams will meet on November 22nd. This game will take place at the West End Park International Stadium in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Tilak Verma will lead the India-A team, and Rajat Patidar has been appointed vice-captain.

The BCCI announced the formation of a 15-member squad for the India-A team for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup. Among the players, besides Vaibhav Suryavanshi, are Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, and Rajat Patidar. Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra have been selected for the positions of batter-wicketkeeper.

The India-A squad includes: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (batter-wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma (captain), Rajat Patidar (vice-captain), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (batter-wicketkeeper), Suryansh Shede, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, and Arshad Khan.

The ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup tournament will start from November 19th to 29th in Doha, Qatar. India has been placed in Group B along with Pakistan-A, Nepal, and UAE. Meanwhile, Group A features Bangladesh-A, Sri Lanka-A, Afghanistan-A, and Hong Kong China.

The Indian team will play its first match on November 20th against Nepal. This will be followed by a match against Pakistan-A on November 22nd. The final group stage match will be on November 24th against the UAE. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, which will be held on November 26th and 27th, with the final taking place on November 29th. Thus, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will get another chance to attract attention through his batting performances in this tournament.

India's Match Schedule (ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026):

• November 20: India-A vs Nepal
• November 22: India-A vs Pakistan-A
• November 24: India-A vs UAE

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the fifteen-member squad for the India A team to participate in the ACC Asia Under-19 Cup 2026. Among the selected players is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who managed to secure a spot in the team.

Tilak Verma has been appointed as captain, and Rajat Patidar has been assigned the role of vice-captain. The tournament is scheduled from November 19 to 29 and will take place in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

The Indian team has been placed in Group B, where it will play against teams from the UAE, Nepal, and Pakistan A. Eight teams will participate in this tournament. Group A includes Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong China. The top two teams from both groups will advance to the semi-finals, which will be held on November 26 and 27, with the final match scheduled for November 29 (Sunday).

In addition to Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the squad includes players such as Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Tilak Verma, Rajat Patidar, and Rinku Singh. Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra are designated as wicketkeepers. The full list of fifteen members in the India A squad comprises: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma (captain), Rajat Patidar (vice-captain), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, and Arshad Khan.

The Indian team will begin its tournament journey on November 20 with a match against Nepal. Subsequently, on November 22, there will be a game against Pakistan A. The last group stage match is scheduled for November 24 against the UAE. All three matches for India will be held in Doha. The matches against Nepal and Pakistan A will take place at the West End Park International Stadium, while the match against the UAE will be held at the Doha University of Science and Technology.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the U19 Asia Cup 2026 tournament, which will take place in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14. The selection of 15 players was made by the BCCI's junior cricket committee on October 30.

Lakshmi Reichandani has been appointed as the captain of the team, and Yashwardhan Singh Chauhan is designated as the vice-captain. Among the players who will attract special attention from fans are Aryavir Sehwag, the son of former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, and Anvay Dravid, the son of former captain Rahul Dravid, who has been selected as a batsman-wicketkeeper.

The team will also feature two wicketkeepers: Anvay Dravid and Rajat Baghel. India has been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal, and the UAE. The match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for November 8.

Group B features Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Malaysia. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the final match set for November 14 and the semi-finals on November 12. Thus, in the group stage, the Indian team will face challenges from three teams, including Pakistan.

The Indian U19 squad includes: Lakshmi Reichandani (captain), Aryavir Sehwag, VK Vinit, Yashwardhan Singh Chauhan (vice-captain), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper), Rajat Baghel (wicketkeeper), V. Yashvir, Aryan Savasan, Mohit Ulwa, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, and Ishan Sud.

According to the schedule, the team will play against Nepal on Friday, November 6, at OCC Turf 1 in Muscat. On Sunday, November 8, a match against Pakistan is planned at OCC Turf 1 in Muscat. And on Monday, November 10, the Indian team will meet the United Arab Emirates at OCC Turf 2 in Muscat.