India Announces U-19 Asia Cup Squad with Aryaveer Sehwag and Anvay Dravid Included

New Delhi, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup, set to take place in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14. Lakshya Raichandani will lead the Indian team, with Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan serving as vice-captain.

Notably, the squad includes Aryaveer Sehwag, son of former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, and Anvay Dravid, son of former captain and head coach Rahul Dravid. Rajat Baghel will also serve as the second wicketkeeper. Anvay recently showcased his talent by scoring 358 runs in five innings during the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, which included one half-century and two centuries. Aryaveer made headlines with a remarkable 173-run innings against Chandigarh, facing just 143 balls. Ishan Sood also made an impact, taking 13 wickets at an average of 23 across eight matches.

India has been placed in Group A alongside defending champions Pakistan, Nepal, and the UAE. Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Malaysia. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals scheduled for November 12, with the final taking place on November 14. India will kick off its campaign against Nepal on November 6 at OCC Turf 1, followed by a highly anticipated match against Pakistan on November 8, and concluding the group stage against the UAE on November 10.

Historically, India has been the most successful team in the U-19 Asia Cup, having won the title eight times. Last year, India finished as runners-up after losing to Pakistan by 191 runs in the final.

The complete U-19 team includes: Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan (vice-captain), Aryaveer Sehwag, V.K. Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper), Rajat Baghel (wicketkeeper), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savasani, Mohit Ulwa, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, and Ishan Sood.