Squads Announced for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 Featuring India A, Pakistan, Afghanistan
The ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 will be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29, featuring emerging cricket talents from Pakistan, India A, and Afghanistan among others. Pakistan named a strong 15-member squad led by Abdul Samad, while India A, captained by Tilak Varma, and Afghanistan, led by Ikram Alikhil, also announced their squads. A key highlight is the India A vs Pakistan A group-stage match scheduled for November 22, with teams competing in group stages before semi-finals and the final.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 2 Nov, 01:28 pm. Other outlets followed.