India A are all set to commence their participation in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, which kicks off on Friday, November 14. The team will open their campaign against the United Arab Emirates in a Group B clash in Doha.
This busy period for Indian cricket sees multiple competitions running concurrently. Apart from the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, India A are engaged in a three-match one-day series against South Africa A in Rajkot, while the senior side faces off against the Proteas in a two-Test series. As a result, the BCCI has made some interesting decisions while selecting squads for these tournaments. Several talented players can consider themselves unfortunate to have missed out on selection.
**India A’s Squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025**
– Priyansh Arya
– Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
– Nehal Wadhera
– Naman Dhir (vc)
– Suryansh Shedge
– Jitesh Sharma (c & wk)
– Ramandeep Singh
– Harsh Dubey
– Ashutosh Sharma
– Yash Thakur
– Gurjapneet Singh
– Vijay Kumar Vyshak
– Yudhvir Singh Charak
– Abishek Porel (wk)
– Suyash Sharma
**Stand-by Players:**
Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi, Shaik Rasheed
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## Three Players Unlucky to Miss Out on India A’s Squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025
### 3. Prabhsimran Singh
Despite being named in the 50-over squad to face South Africa A, Prabhsimran Singh found himself on the bench during the first match in Rajkot, with Ishan Kishan preferred as wicket-keeper. Currently, India’s keeping options in the ODI format are well stocked, with KL Rahul a fixture in the middle order and the likes of Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, and Sanju Samson contending for backup roles. This leaves little room for a wicket-keeper-batsman like Prabhsimran, who typically opens the innings.
However, the story is different in T20Is, where the competition for the keeping spot remains open. Samson’s form has been inconsistent, and Jitesh Sharma is yet to cement his place. A strong performance by Prabhsimran in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 could have put him on the selectors’ radar, especially in the shortest format.
### 2. Ravi Bishnoi
India selected just one wrist-spinner—Suyash Sharma—for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 squad. While Suyash is a promising pick, the addition of another quality wrist-spinner would have enhanced India’s bowling attack in Doha. Ravi Bishnoi, despite a dip in recent form, has shown significant potential. His quick googlies and pace through the air are challenging for most batsmen. Including him in the squad would have not only strengthened India’s spin department but also given Bishnoi much-needed game time to regain form and confidence.
### 1. Angkrish Raghuvanshi
While India A’s squad includes several promising young batters, there’s a noticeable lack of specialists for the crucial No. 3 and No. 4 slots. Most squad members such as Naman Dhir, Ashutosh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh, and Suryansh Shedge are primarily used as finishers in their IPL franchises, whereas Nehal Wadhera often plays a flexible role.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi would have been an ideal candidate for a top-four spot. Often compared to Suryakumar Yadav for his style and creativity, Raghuvanshi has already left an impression in the IPL. While he didn’t quite hit top form during the 2025 season, his potential is immense. The Rising Stars Asia Cup would have provided him with valuable exposure and experience at a crucial stage in his development.
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**In Summary**
India A’s squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 is brimming with young talent, but the exclusions of Prabhsimran Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have raised eyebrows. All three possess the skills and potential to make significant contributions and could well feature in future national or A team squads depending on how the cricketing calendar unfolds and their own form.
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