The India A squad is off to Doha for the much-awaited Rising Stars Asia Cup and if the latest video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is anything to go by, the team spirit is already flying high.
In a heartwarming video posted on BCCI’s official Instagram page, titled “Vibe check = All smiles 😊 ✅”, players from the India A team can be seen in cheerful moods as they head to Doha for the tournament. The short clip gives fans a glimpse of the team’s travel moments — from the Mumbai airport to their arrival in Doha.
Vibe Check: All Smiles En Route to Doha
Throughout the video, players are seen laughing, chatting and posing for photos with fans. Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi stood out as they happily clicked selfies with supporters at both Mumbai and Doha
airports, reflecting the excitement surrounding the young squad’s campaign.
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Banter, Excitement and Team Spirit
The vibe among the players was light and positive. Pacer Gurjanpreet Singh kept things humble yet confident, saying, “Abhi kuch keh nahi sakte, waha jaake dekhenge, waha jaake plan sort out karenge (Can’t say much right now, we’ll go there, assess, and sort out our plans).”
Meanwhile, a fun exchange between Ashutosh Sharma and wicketkeeper Abhishek Porel caught fans’ attention. Ashutosh joked, “Ek hota hai kaam, aur ek hota hai apne kaam se kaam,” – a witty one-liner that perfectly captured the team’s relaxed but focused mindset before the big event.
About Rising Stars Asia Cup
Jitesh Sharma has been appointed captain of the India A team for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 14 to 23. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member squad in an official press release on Tuesday (November 4), confirming that Naman Dhir will serve as the vice-captain for the tournament.
India A’s squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup:
Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir (vc), Suryansh Shedge, Jitesh Sharma (c/wk), Ramandeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh Sharma, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Vijay Kumar Vyshak, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Abhisek Porel (wk), Suyash Sharma.
