The BCCI on Monday announced India A’s squad for the upcoming Rising Star Asia Cup. Jitesh Sharma will captain the side, with Naman Dhir appointed as his deputy. India A has been drawn in Group B alongside Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan Shaheens. India A will clash against Pakistan Shaheens on November 16 at Doha

Reacting to the group placements, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized the BCCI for positioning India and Pakistan in the same pool. Taking to X, she remarked that the board seemed driven by commercial interests rather than principles. She also questioned whether the Asia Cup trophy had been handed to its rightful winners, hinting at ongoing disputes involving BCCI, PCB, and the ACC.

She wrote,”Chalo bhai, get ready for India A matches with Pakistan A.

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