Rajat Patidar asks BCCI to remove him from India A squad, Ayush Badoni named replacement

Rajat Patidar has communicated to the BCCI that he is managing existing injuries and does not wish to be considered for the 50-over format at this stage. The Men's Selection Committee accepted his request accordingly and processed the withdrawal on Sunday, November 8, confirming the change to India A's squad for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup which gets under way in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to November 29.

Delhi-based all-rounder Ayush Badoni has been added to the squad in Patidar's place. In a separate decision announced alongside the withdrawal, the Men's Selection Committee has named Rinku Singh as vice-captain of the India A side for the tournament. Tilak Varma continues as captain.

Why did Rajat Patidar ask to be removed from the India A squad?

Patidar informed the BCCI that he is carrying existing injuries and, at this point in time, prefers not to be considered for the 50-over format.

"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 Accordingly, he has been withdrawn from the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup.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," BCCI stated in a release.

The board accepted his request and made the necessary changes to the squad. The specific nature and severity of his injuries were not disclosed in the official announcement, and no further medical detail has been made available.

What is India A's schedule and group stage path at the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup?

India A have been placed in Group B alongside Pakistan, Nepal and UAE. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals. India A's opening fixture at the tournament is against Nepal, to be played at the West End Park International Stadium in Doha on November 20. The final is set for November 29 in Doha.

India A's Updated squad for ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup

Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (C), Rinku Singh (VC), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Arshad Khan, Ayush Badoni