# Ayush Badoni replaces injured Rajat Patidar in India A Rising Stars squad
_Badoni joins India A for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha after Patidar withdrew with existing injuries._

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- Published: 2026-11-09T08:00:09.685Z
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- Topics: India A, Ayush Badoni, Rajat Patidar, Rising Stars Asia Cup, Rinku Singh
## Summary

Ayush Badoni has replaced Rajat Patidar in the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup. Rinku Singh has been named vice-captain under Tilak Varma. The tournament runs from November 19 to 29 in Doha.

## Key takeaways

- Ayush Badoni replaces Rajat Patidar in India A squad
- Rinku Singh named vice-captain for the tournament
- India A open against Nepal A on November 20
- Top two teams from each group reach semifinals

## Article

Ayush Badoni has replaced middle-order batter Rajat Patidar in the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup after Patidar failed to fully recover from existing injuries, according to the BCCI statement carried by Sportstar. The tournament begins on November 19 in Doha, Qatar.

## What we know

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 Accordingly, he has been withdrawn from the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup.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. Tilak Varma will continue to lead India A in the tournament.

> 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
> — BCCI statement

Ayush Badoni plays for Delhi and Lucknow Super Giants. He made his Twenty20 debut for Delhi on 11 January 2021. Rajat Patidar plays for Madhya Pradesh and captains Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

### India A updated squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup

| Player | Role |
| --- | --- |
| Abhishek Sharma |  |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |  |
| Prabhsimran Singh |  |
| Tilak Varma |  |
| Rinku Singh |  |
| Kumar Kushagra |  |
| Suryansh Shedge |  |
| Shahbaz Ahmed |  |
| Vipraj Nigam |  |
| Harsh Dubey |  |
| Tanush Kotian |  |
| Harshit Rana |  |

## Why it matters

India A are in Group B alongside the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Pakistan A. Group A comprises Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals.

## What happens next

India A open their campaign against Nepal A on November 20 before facing Pakistan A on November 22 and the United Arab Emirates A on November 24, according to NDTV. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29.

Badoni is the latest addition to the squad before the international tournament. The board has not revealed details of Patidar’s injury or a recovery timeline.

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### Sources

- [sportstar.thehindu.com](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ayush-badoni-replaces-rajat-patidar-india-a-squad-rising-stars-asia-cup-2026/article71680667.ece)
- [sports.ndtv.com](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ayush-badoni-replaces-injured-rajat-patidar-in-india-a-squad-for-acc-rising-stars-asia-cup-12299567)
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