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Rajat Patidar has withdrawn from India's squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup due to ongoing injury concerns, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Ayush Badoni has been named as his replacement, and Rinku Singh has been appointed as vice-captain. Tilak Varma will continue as captain for the tournament, which is set to begin in Doha on November 19. The squad includes several T20 specialists and a mix of spin bowlers. India A will compete in Group B against the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Pakistan A. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the final scheduled for November 29.
India A's squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup features a blend of experienced players and emerging talent. Notable inclusions are Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Prabhsimran Singh (WK). The spin attack includes Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, and Tanush Kotian. The team will start their campaign against Nepal on November 20, followed by matches against Pakistan A on November 22 and the UAE on November 24.
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