Has India A Completed Their Intensive Preparatory Camp for the Rising Stars Asia Cup?
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Synopsis
India A has successfully completed a rigorous training camp in Bengaluru. With high hopes for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup, fans eagerly await their performance against strong competitors like Pakistan A and UAE. The squad, led by Jitesh Sharma, boasts promising players ready to showcase their talent.
Key Takeaways
- India A completed a rigorous training camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- They are preparing for the Rising Stars Asia Cup starting on November 14.
- The team features promising players like Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
- The tournament will be held in Doha at the West End International Cricket Stadium.
- Fans can watch the matches live on Sony Sports and stream on SonyLIV.
New Delhi, Nov 12 (NationPress) India A has concluded a rigorous training camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, gearing up for the 2025 Rising Stars Asia Cup, which will take place in T20 format at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha from November 14-23.
“India A finalized their intensive preparatory camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in anticipation of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025. This camp incorporated focused practice sessions, scenario-based drills, and simulations to enhance their technical and tactical readiness,” stated the BCCI on its social media outlets on Wednesday.
The tournament is scheduled to commence on November 14, with Pakistan A facing Oman at 12 pm, followed by India A’s first match against UAE at 5 pm. A highly anticipated clash between India A and Pakistan A will take place on November 16 at 8 pm.
India has triumphed over Pakistan in their previous encounters at the senior men’s Asia Cup three times and also during the league phase of the Women’s ODI World Cup. India A is entering the tournament as a strong contender, with particular attention on captain Jitesh Sharma and promising young left-handed batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Other noteworthy players in India A include Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir, Abishek Porel, Harsh Dubey, Gurjapneet Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yudhvir Singh, Yash Thakur, Ramandeep Singh, and Suryansh Shedge.
The coaching staff for India A includes Sunil Joshi, who recently joined the CoE as a spin bowling coach after leaving Punjab Kings. Apurva Desai and Pallav Vora will serve as batting and fielding coaches, respectively.
The semifinals are planned for November 21, with the final occurring under lights on November 23 at 8 pm. The tournament features eight teams divided into two competitive groups.
Group A includes Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong (China), while Group B consists of India A, Pakistan A, UAE, and Oman. Fans in India can watch the tournament live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, with live streaming available on SonyLIV.
Squads:
India A: Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir (vc), Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (c) (wk), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abhisek Porel (wk), Suyash Sharma. Stand-by players: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi, Shaik Rasheed.
UAE: Alishan Sharafu (c), Aayan Khan, Rohid Khan, Mayank Kumar, Zahid Ali, Muhammad Irfan, Harshit Kaushik, Yayin Rai, Ethan D’Souza, Ahmed Tariq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Shah, Faraazuddin.
Pakistan A: Irfan Khan (c), Yasir Khan, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Faiq, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori, Muhammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Arafat Minhas, Mubasir Khan, Shahid Aziz, Sufyan Moqim, Ubaid Shah, Muhammad Salman, Ahmad Daniyal.
Hong Kong: Yasim Murtaza (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Nizakat Khan, Narula Rana, Hassan Khan, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan, Kalhan Challu, Md. Ghazanfar, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Shiv Mathur, Kinchit Shah, Md. Waheed.
Oman: Hammad Mirza (c), Wasim Ali, Sufyan Yousaf (wk), Aryan Bisht, Saishiv Narayan, Zikria Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Shafiq Jan, Samay Shrivastava, Muzahir Raza, Mohammed Yousuf, Shuaib Ismail, Jay Odedra, Pruthvi Machhi, Ubaidullah.
Afghanistan A: Darwish Rasooli (c), Sediqullah Atal, Noor Rahman, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Zubaid Akbari, Imran Mir, Rahmanullah Zadran, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Nangyal Kharoti, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Farmanullah Safi.
Sri Lanka A: Dunith Wellalage (c), Vishen Halambage, Nisan Madushka (wk), Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Kavindu De Livera, Sahan Arachchige, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Pramod Madushan, Garuka Sanketh, Isitha Wijesundara, Milan Rathnayaka, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew.
Bangladesh A: Akbar Ali (c), Md. Habibur Rahman, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Ariful Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (wk), Tofael Ahmed Rayhan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Meherob Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Abu Hidar Rony, Md. Shadin Islam, Zawad Abrar, Md. Abdul Gaffar.
Point of View
I believe India A's preparations reflect their commitment to excellence. The team's rigorous training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence demonstrates their determination to succeed in the Rising Stars Asia Cup. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, they are well-positioned to make a strong impact in the tournament. It's a promising time for Indian cricket.
NationPress
12/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Rising Stars Asia Cup start?
The Rising Stars Asia Cup begins on November 14, 2025.
Where is the Rising Stars Asia Cup being held?
The tournament will take place at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha.
Which teams are participating in the tournament?
Eight teams are participating, split into two groups: Group A and Group B.
Who is the captain of India A?
The captain of India A is Jitesh Sharma.
How can I watch the tournament in India?
The tournament will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD, and streaming is available on SonyLIV.
