Vaibhav Suryavanshi headlines youthful side as Ayush Mhatre continues as captain. The BCCI has officially announced the India U19 squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, featuring three Youth ODIs and two Youth Test matches. Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre has been retained as captain across formats, while 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi remains the top attraction. Suryavanshi, known for his aggressive strokeplay, will aim to impress on Australian soil after mixed results in England.
Much of the team that played against England this summer returns for the Australia tour. Vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra, wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu, and all-rounder RS Ambrish are also part of the core squad. The selectors have shown faith in continuity, with promising talents like Vedant Trivedi, Rahul Kumar, and Kishan Kumar completing the lineup.
Full Squad and Tour Schedule
The India U19 team will play three ODIs at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane, beginning September 21. This will be followed by a two-match Youth Test series, with one game at the same venue and the second at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
India U19 Squad:
Ayush Mhatre (C), Vihaan Malhotra (VC), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, D Deepesh, Kishan Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, Khilan Patel, Udhav Mohan, Aman Chauhan.
Tour Schedule:
Youth ODIs:
- Sept 21: 1st ODI, Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
- Sept 24: 2nd ODI, Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
- Sept 26: 3rd ODI, Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
Youth Tests:
- Sept 30–Oct 3: 1st Test, Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
- Oct 7–10: 2nd Test, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
Suryavanshi will be eager to build on his ODI success against Australia, where he was the top scorer in India’s 3-2 series win last time. Mhatre also enters the tour with confidence after scoring 340 runs in the two Tests in England. This Australian tour is set to be a key chapter in shaping the next generation of Indian cricket stars.
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