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India A Names Badoni for Rising Stars Asia Cup After Patidar Withdraws
✍️ Cricinfo
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:41 PM
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India A has selected Badoni to replace Patidar in the squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup after the latter opted out.
India A’s squad for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup has been finalized with the inclusion of Badoni following Patidar’s decision to opt out. The change comes as the team’s management seeks to balance experience and emerging talent for the tournament.
Badoni, who has shown promising performances in domestic circuits, is expected to bring fresh energy to the side. His selection follows a review of player fitness and availability, ensuring the team remains competitive.
The Rising Stars Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, will feature a mix of seasoned players and rising prospects. India A’s coaching staff expressed confidence that Badoni’s addition will strengthen the squad’s batting depth.
Patidar’s withdrawal was announced earlier this week, citing personal reasons. The team’s selectors moved swiftly to fill the vacancy, underscoring the importance of squad readiness ahead of the tournament.
Badoni, who has shown promising performances in domestic circuits, is expected to bring fresh energy to the side. His selection follows a review of player fitness and availability, ensuring the team remains competitive.
The Rising Stars Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, will feature a mix of seasoned players and rising prospects. India A’s coaching staff expressed confidence that Badoni’s addition will strengthen the squad’s batting depth.
Patidar’s withdrawal was announced earlier this week, citing personal reasons. The team’s selectors moved swiftly to fill the vacancy, underscoring the importance of squad readiness ahead of the tournament.