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BCCI has announced the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, which will be played in Doha from November 19 to 29.
Tilak Varma has been named captain, with Rajat Patidar as vice-captain.
The squad includes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma among the selected players.
Fast bowler Harshit Rana returns after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Why it mattersThe squad announcement sets India’s lineup for a regional tournament, shaping which young players get exposure and leadership opportunities.
More context
India A are placed in Group B with Pakistan A, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates, and will begin against Nepal on November 20 before facing Pakistan A on November 22.