BCCI Announces India U19 Squad for ACC Asia Cup 2024: Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid Named

Selection Overview

The Junior Cricket Committee has announced a 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14, 2024. The selection highlights the inclusion of next-generation talent, notably Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, sons of cricketing legends Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, respectively.

Tournament Structure and Schedule

India has been placed in Group A alongside the UAE, Nepal, and Pakistan. The tournament follows a round-robin format, with the top two teams from Group A and Group B (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Malaysia) advancing to the semi-finals on November 12. The final is set for November 14.

India’s group stage schedule is as follows:

• November 6: vs Nepal
• November 8: vs Pakistan
• November 10: vs UAE

Notable Selections

• Aaryavir Sehwag: Recognized for his aggressive batting style consistent with his father’s approach, Aaryavir earned his spot following strong performances in domestic U19 tournaments and India A fixtures.
• Anvay Dravid: Selected as a wicketkeeper-batter, Anvay has garnered attention for his technical discipline and composure under pressure, mirroring his father’s well-known temperament.
• Leadership: The team will be led by captain Lakshya Raichandani, with Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan serving as vice-captain.

The Squad

The full squad includes Lakshya Raichandani (C), Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan (VC), Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid (WK), Rajat Baghel (WK), V.K. Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, and Ishan Sood. Fans are encouraged to verify the latest match updates and official broadcast schedules via the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) official website.