India Squad Announced for Men's U-19 Asia Cup: Lakshya Raichandani to Lead, Sehwag and Dravid Included

India has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Muscat from November 5 to 14. According to the announcement, Lakshya Raichandani will captain the side, with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan serving as the vice-captain.

The squad features notable inclusions such as Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid. The selection carries continuity from the recent white-ball series against Australia, with 13 players retained from that squad. Aryan Savsani and Ishan Sood are the only new faces called up for the tournament.

Tournament Format and Groups

India enters the continental competition following a 3-0 series sweep against Australia.

• Group A: India, Pakistan, Nepal, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Malaysia

According to the tournament structure, the top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. The final match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14.

India U-19 Squad Members

• Lakshya Raichandani (Captain)
• Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (Vice-Captain)
• Aaryavir Sehwag
• V.K. Vineeth
• Kushagra Ojha
• Arjun Rajput
• Manal Chauhan
• Anvay Dravid (Wicketkeeper)
• Rajat Baghel (Wicketkeeper)
• V. Yashveer
• Aryan Savsani
• Mohit Ulva
• Kavya Patel
• Shavin Vinod
• Ishan Sood

Practical Implications and Verification

Fans and stakeholders can verify the official squad details and match timings through announcements made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or official tournament organizers. The matches will be played in Muscat as part of the Asian Cricket Council calendar.