Rising Star Asia Cup 2025: India Squad Announced
The Indian cricket selectors have officially revealed the players that will make up the India team for the Rising Star Asia Cup 2025, which is among the prestigious tournaments that serve the purpose of exhibiting the coming generation of talent from all over Asia. The competition allows access to the best young players just a step away from the senior international selection, as it promises a high-pressure exposure at the “A-team” level.
Leadership and Team Composition

Jitesh Sharma, besides being the captain, will also be the keeper of the Indian side. Jitesh, with his aggressive batting and leadership qualities, has been appointed to be the head of team management, representing their trust in him based on his experience in domestic and IPL cricket. The vice-captaincy has been given to Naman Dhir, which adds balance and stability to the leadership trio.
India Squad for Rising Star Asia Cup 2025
The squad of 15 fighters consists of explosive batters, multi-talented all-rounders, and a great pace-spin bowling unit:

Jitesh Sharma (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
Priyansh Arya
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Nehal Wadhera
Naman Dhir (Vice-Captain)
Suryansh Shedge
Ramandeep Singh
Harsh Dubey
Ashutosh Sharma
Yash Thakur
Gurjapneet Singh
Vijay Kumar Vyshak
Yudhvir Singh Charak
Abhishek Porel (Wicketkeeper)
Suyash Sharma
The players picked represent a wide range of skills, and India will feature strong fielding, all-rounders, and adaptability through the different formats.
Tournament Significance
The Rising Star Asia Cup brings together the A-teams of the main Asian cricketing countries and is regarded as a gateway to senior international cricket. The player’s performances in this tournament usually have a decisive impact on the future national selection. India’s Objective
With the nurturing of future stars as its major aim, India goes into the tournament while still keeping a competitive edge. The picked players are the future of Indian cricket, and a number of them have already shown their talent in the domestic competitions and franchise leagues. India, supported by a team with perfect balance and expertise, will target the final of the Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 and the continuation of its tradition of producing World-class cricketers.