The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced a 15-member India Under-19 squad for their upcoming tour of Australia, with Uday Saharan Mhatre named as the captain. The promising youngster, who has been making waves in domestic age-group cricket, will take charge of a squad that features several familiar names from previous youth tournaments.
Notably, Musheer Khan, Arshin Kulkarni, and Raj Limbani have also been included, continuing their consistent run with the junior national side. The squad retains Sachin Suryavanshi, who impressed in recent bilateral series with both bat and ball. His retention underscores the selectors’ faith in his all-round abilities and temperament under pressure.
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The tour is scheduled for late August 2025 and will feature a tri-series against Australia and England, followed by a two-match Youth Test series against Australia. This is seen as a crucial preparatory tour ahead of the next ICC U19 World Cup.
The squad has been selected keeping in mind conditions Down Under, with a focus on pace bowling and adaptable batting skills. The likes of Rohan Birla, Naman Tiwari, and Saumy Pandey add depth to a balanced side comprising top-order hitters, all-rounders, and quality spinners.
Here is the full India U19 squad for the Australia tour:
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Uday Saharan Mhatre (Captain)
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Sachin Suryavanshi
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Musheer Khan
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Arshin Kulkarni
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Raj Limbani
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Rohan Birla
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Naman Tiwari
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Saumy Pandey
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Priyanshu Moliya
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Rudra Patel
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Krishna Pandey
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Mohammad Shafi
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Vishal Ahir
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Devendra Rawat
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Yuvraj Dodiya
With a mix of seasoned youth internationals and fresh talent, India U19’s Australia tour promises to offer invaluable exposure and a platform for the next generation of stars to shine.
