In response to his departure, the Men’s Selection Committee has moved quickly to finalize the roster, naming Ayush Badoni as the replacement for the tournament. Additionally, the leadership group has been adjusted, with
Squad adjustments and tournament outlook
The updated India A squad features a blend of T20 specialists and rising talent, including Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh. The bowling attack is bolstered by a diverse spin contingent, featuring Delhi Capitals legspinner Vipraj Nigam, Vidarbha’s left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey—who recently claimed impressive figures of 9 for 53 in the Ranji Trophy—and Mumbai offspinner Tanush Kotian, who enters the tournament as a leading wicket-taker for the 2026-27 season.
India A has been placed in Group B for the competition, where they will face the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Pakistan A. The highly anticipated clash against Pakistan A is scheduled for November 22. Group A consists of Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A, and Hong Kong, China. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals on November 26 and 27, with the tournament final slated for November 29.
