India has announced its youth team for the series against the Australia Under-19 team, scheduled to take place later this year. The selectors have shown faith in the players who performed well during the recent tour of England, retaining them in the squad.
Sports News: Budding stars in Indian cricket are set to receive a significant platform as the squad for India's Under-19 team's upcoming tour of Australia has been announced. This team includes Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who delivered an impressive performance during the England tour. In addition to him, captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Vihan Malhotra have also been retained in the team.
The tour will commence on September 21, 2025, and will see India's Under-19 team compete against the Australian Under-19 team in three One Day International (ODI) matches and two four-day matches. The tour will conclude on October 10, 2025.
BCCI Announces the Team
The Honorary Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, released an official statement on Wednesday, providing details regarding the tour and the team selection. He stated that the Junior Selection Committee has chosen a b team for the Australia tour, considering the performances of the players who recently returned from the England tour. The India Under-19 team displayed excellent form on the England tour, winning the five-match Youth ODI series 3-2.
Furthermore, the two four-day youth Test matches ended in a draw. The remarkable centuries scored by Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihan Malhotra during this tour were noteworthy, earning them a place in the squad for the upcoming Australian tour.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: A New Hope
Opening batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a crucial role in India's victory by scoring a century in the fourth ODI against England. In that match, the team posted a formidable score of 363 runs while batting first. Vaibhav's aggressive batting style and confidence have captured the attention of the selectors, and he is now ready to showcase his talent on the fast pitches of Australia.
Announced Schedule: Australia Tour 2025
ODI Matches
- First Match – September 21
- Second Match – September 24
- Third Match – September 26
Four-Day Matches
- First Match – September 30 to October 3
- Second Match – October 7 to October 10
India Under-19 Team
Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vihan Malhotra, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu, Harvansh Singh, RS Ambariish, Kanishk Chauhan, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, D Deepesh, Kishan Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, Khilan Patel, Uddhav Mohan and Aman Chauhan.
Standby Players: Yudhajit Guha, Lakshman, BK Kishore, Alankrit Rapol and Arnav Bagga.
