The BCCI has announced the squad for the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup starting on 12th December in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament will be played in the ODI format and will feature top Asian teams.
Full India U19 Squad
The Indian squad includes Ayush Mhatre (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra (vc), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), Yuvraj Gohil, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Naman Pushpak, D. Deepesh, Henil Patel, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, and Aaron George.
Mhatre Leads the Indian Side
Ayush Mhatre, the Chennai Super Kings opener, will captain the team. He has played 13 first class matches and scored 660 runs at an average of 30. His recent form has made him a strong choice for leadership.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Adds Firepower
Vaibhav Suryavanshi brings explosive batting strength to the squad. He has played 8 first class games and scored 207 runs at an average of 17.25. His numbers may not stand out, but fans have seen his impact in recent India U19 games and last year’s IPL.
Public Reaction and Expectations
Fans are excited about this squad and hope the team can win the trophy. However, some people believe the BCCI is giving more attention to junior tournaments while the main Test side continues to struggle.
India vs Pakistan Group Controversy
Many are upset that the ACC has once again placed India and Pakistan in the same group. Critics feel this is done to draw more viewers and maximise profits. India will play its first match on 12th December, and fans are eager to see how dominant the team can be.
