Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Full Squads of All 8 teams

The 7th edition of Asia Cup Rising Stars is set to get underway on November 14 in Doha, Qatar. The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 is set to showcase the next generation of cricketing talent from across the continent. With eight participating nations: India A, Pakistan A, Sri Lanka A, Bangladesh A, Afghanistan A, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, the tournament promises to be a thrilling platform for young players to make their mark on the international stage. From seasoned domestic performers to breakout U-19 stars, each squad is packed with potential match winners. Here’s a detailed look at the full squads and what to expect from each team.

Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Full Squads

India A Squad

Jitesh Sharma (C/WK), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir (VC), Suryansh Shedge, Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abhisek Porel (WK), Suyash Sharma

Stand-by Players: Gurnoor Singh Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Tanush Kotian, Sameer Rizvi, Shaik Rasheed

Key Players:

• Jitesh Sharma – explosive keeper-batter and captain
• Nehal Wadhera – consistent top-order run-getter
• Yash Thakur – proven wicket-taker in domestic cricket

X Factors:

• Suyash Sharma’s mystery spin
• Ashutosh Sharma’s finishing ability
• Naman Dhir’s leadership and middle-order stability

Pakistan A Squad

Irfan Khan (C), Yasir Khan, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Faiq, Maaz Sadaqat, Ghazi Ghori, Muhammad Shahzad, Saad Masood, Arafat Minhas, Mubasir Khan, Shahid Aziz, Sufyan Moqim, Ubaid Shah, Muhammad Salman, Ahmad Daniyal

Key Players:

• Irfan Khan – aggressive leader and middle-order anchor
• Mubasir Khan – dependable all-rounder
• Ahmad Daniyal – pace spearhead

X Factors:

• Arafat Minhas’ dual skills
• Ghazi Ghori’s spin on slow tracks
• Ubaid Shah’s raw pace

Sri Lanka A Squad

Dunith Wellalage (C), Vishen Halambage, Nisan Madushka (WK), Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Kavindu De Livera, Sahan Arachchige, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Pramod Madushan, Garuka Sanketh, Isitha Wijesundara, Milan Rathnayaka, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew

Key Players:

• Dunith Wellalage – captain and lead spinner
• Nuwanidu Fernando – top-order stability
• Ramesh Mendis – spin all-rounder

X Factors:

• Viyaskanth’s wrist spin
• Lasith Croospulle’s attacking intent
• Pramod Madushan’s new-ball threat

Bangladesh A Squad

Akbar Ali (C), Md. Habibur Rahman, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Ariful Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (WK), Tofael Ahmed Rayhan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Meherob Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Abu Hidar Rony, Md. Shadin Islam, Zawad Abrar, Md. Abdul Gaffar

Key Players:

• Akbar Ali – calm leader and wicketkeeper
• Mrittunjoy Chowdhury – left-arm pace option
• Yasir Ali – experienced batter

X Factors:

• Ripon Mondol’s swing
• Rakibul Hasan’s all-round utility
• Meherob Hasan’s middle-order aggression

Afghanistan A Squad

Darwish Rasooli (C), Sediqullah Atal, Noor Rahman, Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Zubaid Akbari, Imran Mir, Rahmanullah Zadran, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Nangyal Kharoti, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Farmanullah Safi

Key Players:

• Sediqullah Atal – classy batter at the top
• Qais Ahmad – elite leg-spinner
• Mohammad Ishaq – reliable wicketkeeper

X Factors:

• AM Ghazanfar’s mystery spin
• Imran Mir’s explosive batting
• Bilal Sami’s pace bursts

UAE Squad

Alishan Sharafu (C), Aayan Khan, Rohid Khan, Mayank Kumar, Zahid Ali, Muhammad Irfan, Harshit Kaushik, Yayin Rai, Ethan D’Souza, Ahmed Tariq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Shah, Faraazuddin

Key Players:

• Alishan Sharafu – experienced leader
• Aayan Khan – spin all-rounder
• Muhammad Jawadullah – left-arm pace

X Factors:

• Ethan D’Souza’s flair
• Harshit Kaushik’s finishing skills
• Sohaib Khan’s control in middle overs

Hong Kong Squad

Yasim Murtaza (C), Zeeshan Ali (WK), Nizakat Khan, Narula Rana, Hassan Khan, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan, Kalhan Challu, Md. Ghazanfar, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Shiv Mathur, Kinchit Shah, Md. Waheed

Key Players:

• Yasim Murtaza – captain and all-rounder
• Anshuman Rath – classy top-order batter
• Ehsan Khan – experienced spinner

X Factors:

• Babar Hayat’s power hitting
• Md. Ghazanfar’s spin variations
• Kinchit Shah’s utility across formats

Oman Squad

Hammad Mirza (C), Wasim Ali, Sufyan Yousaf (WK), Aryan Bisht, Saishiv Narayan, Zikria Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Shafiq Jan, Samay Shrivastava, Muzahir Raza, Mohammed Yousuf, Shuaib Ismail, Jay Odedra, Pruthvi Machhi, Ubaidullah

Key Players:

• Hammad Mirza – captain and top-order batter
• Zikria Islam – lead spinner
• Sufyan Yousaf – dependable wicketkeeper

X Factors:

• Aryan Bisht’s strokeplay
• Jay Odedra’s spin control
• Pruthvi Machhi’s all-round ability