Rajat Patidar will lead Madhya Pradesh in the 2026 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, but his India A commitments could limit his availability. Avesh Khan is included in the 15-member squad, while Madhav Tiwari misses out.
Harshit Rana has been named in India A’s 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha from November 19 to 29. Tilak Varma will captain the side, with Rajat Patidar as vice-captain, while Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Rinku Singh are also included.
MS Dhoni has acknowledged Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s recent consistency compared with Chennai Super Kings, saying reputation on paper matters less than performance on the day. Speaking in Bengaluru, he also called for better fitness and clearer roles as CSK look toward IPL 2027.