Sehwag and Dravid named in India's U19 Asia Cup squad
- Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid selected for India's U19 Asia Cup squad.
- Lakshya Raichandani will captain the team with Yashbardhan Chauhan as vice-captain.
- The tournament takes place in Muscat, Oman, from November 4 to 14, 2026.
- India enters the tournament following successful series against Australia and Sri Lanka.
- India is placed in Group A alongside Nepal, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid have been chosen for the India Under‑19 squad that will compete in the forthcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup. The tournament will take place in Muscat, Oman.
Lakshya Raichandani will captain the squad, while Yashbardhan Chauhan will serve as vice-captain. Cricinfo lists the tournament dates as November 4 to 14, 2026, but the Times of India reports the event runs from November 5 to 14, 2026.
The selection is notable for the inclusion of Anvay Dravid, son of former India cricketer Rahul Dravid, and Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag. These players have been selected for the India Under-19 squad for the ACC U-19 Asia Cup.
India's recent performance in international series
India completed a series against Australia in September and October with a 2-0 win in four-day matches and a 3-0 sweep in one-day games. During the tour of Sri Lanka, India won the four-day series 1-0 but lost the one-day series 2-1.
Lakshya Raichandani led the scoring in the four-day matches against Australia with 250 runs across three innings, including a high of 240 in the opening game. Yashbardhan Chauhan topped the batting in the one-day series against Australia, scoring 176 runs in two innings with a century in the second match.
Aaryavir Sehwag posted scores of 28, 47, and 34 during the one-day series against Australia. In those one‑day games, Anvay Dravid made scores of 38 and 9, following his earlier 87 runs from 67 balls during the one‑day segment of the Sri Lanka tour.
Other squad members include top-order batters Kushagra Ojha and Manal Chauhan. Right-arm medium pacer Mohit Ulva hit 92 runs from 84 balls while batting at the No.
Domestic form drives squad selection
Anvay Dravid, 17, and Aaryavir Sehwag, 19, earned their spots following strong performances in the recently finished Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Both players ranked among the leading performers in the domestic Under-19 competition.
Dravid, representing Karnataka, scored 151 runs off 100 balls against Gujarat earlier this month. His performance helped his team chase a target of more than 300 runs.
Tournament structure and group stage opponents
India will compete in Group A of the Under-19 Asia Cup alongside Nepal, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. The two highest-placed teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia.
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