The Board of Control for Cricket in India has named Anvay Dravid and Aryavir Sehwag in a 15-member Under-19 squad for the Asia Cup 2026, which runs from November 5 to 14 in Oman.
India Selects Squad for Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the national roster for the upcoming ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman. The 15-player squad features distinct batting and wicketkeeping selections shaped by recent domestic performances in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
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Lakshya Raichandani will captain the Indian team, while Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan serves as vice-captain. Eight teams will contest the tournament across two groups. India lands in Group A alongside Nepal, Pakistan, and the UAE. Group B contains Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Malaysia. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
Dravid and Sehwag Earn National Call-Ups Through Domestic Form
The roster inclusion of Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, and Aryavir Sehwag, son of former opening batsman Virender Sehwag, drew immediate attention across the sporting press. Both youngsters secured their spots following standout performances in domestic youth matches.
Seventeen-year-old Anvay Dravid enters the squad as a wicketkeeper-batsman representing Karnataka. He caught selectors’ attention earlier this month by scoring an aggressive 151 runs off 100 balls as his team chased down a target exceeding 300 against Gujarat. His international youth resume also includes an 87-run knock off 67 balls against Sri Lanka in a Youth ODI at Hambantota in July.
Nineteen-year-old Aryavir Sehwag joins as a specialist top-order batsman from Delhi. He displayed power-hitting ability reminiscent of his father by smashing 173 runs from 143 balls against Chandigarh at Vizianagaram.
India Under-19 Team Plays in Muscat
The squad travels to Muscat for matches through mid-November, opening the group stage against regional opponents before facing arch-rivals Pakistan.
- November 6: India versus Nepal in Muscat at the tournament opening stage
- November 8: India versus Pakistan in Group A play
- November 10: India versus UAE to conclude group fixtures
- November 12: Semi-finals for advancing group contenders in Oman
- November 14: Tournament final match to decide the Asia Cup title
Complete 15-Member India Under-19 Roster
The full group of players selected by national selectors for the campaign in Oman comprises:
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- Lakshya Raichandani (Captain)
- Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan (Vice-Captain)
- Aaryavir Sehwag
- Anvay Dravid (Wicket-keeper)
- V.K. Vineeth
- Kushagra Ojha
- Arjun Rajput
- Manal Chauhan
- Rajat Baghel (Wicket-keeper)
- V. Yashveer
- Aryan Savsani
- Mohit Ulva
- Kavya Patel
- Shavin Vinod
- Ishan Sood
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