Rajat Patidar Withdraws from India A Squad; Ayush Badoni Replaces Him, Rinku Singh Named Vice-Captain
Rajat Patidar has withdrawn from the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 due to ongoing injury management and requested not to be considered for 50-over selection. Ayush Badoni has been named as his replacement, while Rinku Singh has been appointed vice-captain under captain Tilak Varma. The tournament will be held in Doha from November 19 to 29, with India A competing in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal, and the UAE. The squad features a mix of emerging talent and experienced players.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 8 Nov, 06:44 am. Other outlets followed.