Harshit Rana picked in India A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup

Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been named in the India A squad for the 50-over Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, marking his return to action. Rana has been sidelined since July after dealing with injuries, including a knee problem and an unspecified issue at the BCCI centre for excellence. The team will be captained by Tilak Varma, with Rajat Patidar selected as vice-captain.

The 15-man squad features several notable T20 specialists, including Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Rinku Singh. India A have been placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, the United Arab Emirates, and Nepal. The tournament begins on November 19, with India A scheduled to play Pakistan A on November 22 before the semi-finals and final later in the month.