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Patidar withdraws from Rising Stars Asia Cup as Badoni joins India A
Rajat Patidar has withdrawn from India A’s Rising Stars Asia Cup squad to manage existing injuries.
He has asked the BCCI not to consider him for selection in the 50-over format for now.
Ayush Badoni replaces Patidar, while Rinku Singh becomes vice-captain under captain Tilak Varma.
The tournament runs from November 19 to 29 in Doha, Qatar.
India A will face Nepal, Pakistan A and the UAE in Group B, beginning with Nepal on November 20.
The top two teams in each group advance to the semi-finals, with the final set for November 29.
Rajat Patidar has withdrawn from India A’s squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup while managing existing injuries.
He told the BCCI not to consider him for selection in the 50-over format for the time being.
Ayush Badoni has been named as Patidar’s replacement, and Rinku Singh will serve as vice-captain to Tilak Varma.
The tournament is scheduled to run from November 19 to 29 in Qatar.
India A will face Nepal, Pakistan A and the UAE in Group B.
- Who
- Rajat Patidar withdrew from the India A squad. Ayush Badoni was named as his replacement, and Rinku Singh became vice-captain.
- What
- Patidar is unavailable for the Rising Stars Asia Cup while managing existing injuries and has asked not to be considered for 50-over selection for the time being.
- When
- The BCCI announced the change on November 8, 2026. The tournament runs from November 19 to 29.
- Where
- The tournament is in Doha, Qatar.
- Why
- Patidar is managing existing injuries. The BCCI has not specified which injuries he has.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The BCCI announced Patidar’s withdrawal and named Badoni as his replacement, with Rinku Singh elevated to vice-captain.
The Rising Stars Asia Cup is scheduled to begin.
India A are scheduled to begin their campaign against Nepal.
India A are scheduled to play Pakistan A.
India A are scheduled to play the UAE.
The tournament final is scheduled.
- Patidar
- Withdrew while managing existing injuries
- Replacement
- Ayush Badoni
- Vice-captain
- Rinku Singh
- India A captain
- Tilak Varma
- Tournament dates
- November 19–29, 2026
- India A group
- Group B with Pakistan A, Nepal and the UAE
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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
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