Rinku Singh Promoted, Ayush Badoni Called Up As Rajat Patidar Withdraws From India A Squad

Ayush Badoni has replaced Rajat Patidar in India A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup (Credit: BCCI)

BCCI has announced some big changes to their India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 after Rajat Patidar informed the Indian cricket board that he should not be considered for selection in the 50-over format while managing existing injuries. Patidar has consequently withdrawn from the tournament, with Ayush Badoni named as his replacement, on November 8 (Sunday). Star batter Rinku Singh has also been promoted and has been appointed as the vice-captain of the 15-member squad led by Tilak Varma.

"Rajat Patidar has communicated to the BCCI that he should not be considered for selection in the 50-over format as he manages his existing injuries. Accordingly, he has been withdrawn from the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Rinku Singh as vice-captain, while Ayush Badoni has been added to the squad in Patidar’s place," BCCI wrote in their official statement on

India A’s updated squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh [WK], Tilak Varma [C], Rinku Singh [VC], Kumar Kushagra [WK], Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz…

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