The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the U19 squad that will compete against Australia U19 in a series of Youth ODIs and Youth Tests. This much-anticipated series is set to take place from September 18 to October 8, 2026, and will consist of five matches across two formats, providing a platform for young talents to showcase their skills on an international stage.
Leading the India U19 team in the Youth Tests will be Yashbardhan Chauhan, with Lakshya Raichandani serving as vice-captain. The roles will be reversed for the Youth ODIs, where Raichandani will take the helm as captain. This strategic leadership structure aims to bolster the team's performance and provide a solid foundation for the young cricketers.
Among the notable inclusions in the squad are Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, both of whom are the sons of former Indian cricket legends. Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, has already made a mark by playing two Youth ODIs in Sri Lanka earlier this year, where he scored 14 runs in his first outing and followed it up with an impressive 87 runs off 67 balls in his second match. Meanwhile, Aaryavir Sehwag, the son of the explosive batsman Virender Sehwag, is set to make his debut for the India U19 side.
The complete squad for the Youth ODIs includes Lakshya Raichandani (c), Yashbardhan Chauhan (vc), Rajat Baghel (wk), Anvay Dravid (wk), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, V Yashveer, Rohit Yadav, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata, and Kavya Patel. For the Youth Tests, the squad features Yashbardhan Chauhan (c), Lakshya Raichandani (vc), Manav Krishna (wk), Abhipray Biswas (wk), Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Kush Patel, Manal Chauhan, Rohit Yadav, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva, and Aryan Yadav.
This series against Australia is crucial for the young Indian cricketers as it provides them with invaluable experience in international competition. The matches will be held in Rajkot and Ahmedabad, with the first Youth ODI scheduled for September 18 at 9 AM in Rajkot. The subsequent matches will follow on September 21 and September 23, also in Rajkot. The Youth Tests will commence on September 27 and run until October 8, with the first Test taking place in Rajkot and the second in Ahmedabad.
As the cricketing world watches closely, this series not only serves as a stepping stone for the young players but also highlights the legacy of their legendary fathers. The involvement of Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid in the squad has generated significant interest, as fans are eager to see how they perform under the pressure of international cricket.
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