Tilak Varma has been named as the team’s captain for the Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup that is scheduled to take place in Oman from October 18. It is a full-fledged change, as the Asia Cup is to be played in the T20 format for the first time, which witnessed five earlier editions in the 50-over format.

Squad Composition

Varma has played four ODIs and 16 T20Is for India and will lead a side that has extensive international experience. It includes two youngsters, Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Chahar, in its ranks, and they add depth and skill to the side.

Opening Match Against Pakistan A

India A’s campaign kicks off against Pakistan A on October 19. The group also includes Oman and the UAE, making for an exciting competition.

India A’s Squad

Tilak Varma (C), Abhishek Sharma, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Anuj Rawat, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Anshul Kamboj, Hrithik Shokeen, Aaqib Khan, Vaibhav Arora, Rasikh Salam, Sai Kishore, Rahul Chahar