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“‘Rising Stars’: Why are India and Pakistan squads for Asia Cup in Qatar raising eyebrows?”
“The stars that we see on the international stage are prepared and polished at events and venues away from the spotlight, for example, the Asia Cup tournament.”
India and Pakistan Rising Stars in Doha for Asia Cup raise eyebrows
Key points
- Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha, Qatar, begins November 19 alongside U19 event.
- India’s squad features Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar and others.
- Pakistan includes Haider Ali, Rohail Nazir, Hasnain and Akif Javed from A team.
- Format is 50-over ODI, unlike the T20-focused senior Asia Cup format.
- organizers aim to test players for a World Cup year and future selection.
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