The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming U19 Asia Cup 2026. The tournament shall be played in Oman from November 5 to 14, with Lakshya Raichandani named captain and Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan appointed vice-captain.
The largest spotlight of the squad announcement is the number of Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, sons of former Indian cricket legends Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid. Both young gamers will now goal to make a big impact for India on the U19 Asia Cup 2026.
Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid chosen in India’s U19 squad for Asia Cup 2026
The BCCI has on Friday (October 30) introduced India’s U19 squad for the upcoming U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman. The spotlight will certainly be on Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid because the sons of two legendary Indian cricketers begin an essential chapter in their cricketing journeys.
BCCI stated in an official media release, “The Junior Cricket Committee has picked the India U19 squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup to be played in Muscat, Oman, from fifth to 14th November. India are positioned in Group A alongside UAE, Nepal and Pakistan.
Two teams from Group A and Group B (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia) will advance to the semi-final, which shall be held on twelfth November. The ultimate will happen on Saturday, 14th November.” Amid this, Nitish Kumar Reddy equals Stuart Binny’s unwanted record after conceding 32 runs in 4th T20I vs New Zealand.
Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid in impressive form
Aaryavir Sehwag is the top-order batter and occasional leg-spinner. The Delhi right-hander lately smashed 173 off 143 balls in opposition to Chandigarh within the 2026 Vinoo Mankad Trophy after making an India U19 debut earlier this yr.
Meanwhile, Anvay Dravid is a wicketkeeper-batter who performs for Karnataka. He lately had a superb 2026 Vinoo Mankad Trophy marketing campaign, the place he amassed 358 runs throughout five innings for Karnataka.
Well, the 18-year-old Lakshya Raichandani is a talented opening batter and leads the India U19 group in limited-overs cricket. Lakshya has already played the Youth Test and Younger ODI games as well as the Ranji Trophy. He’ll now have an enormous opportunity to show himself as captain on the U19 Asia Cup 2026.
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Meanwhile, India have been positioned in Group A along with arch-rivals Pakistan, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Alternatively, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia have been saved in Group B.
The highest two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, which shall be played on November 12, with the U19 Asia Cup 2026 closing scheduled for November 14.
India will begin their marketing campaign in opposition to Nepal on November 6. They are going to then face Pakistan on November 8 earlier than taking up the UAE in their closing group match on November 10. Amid this, New Zealand create historical past with highest-ever T20I whole in opposition to India; here’s full record.
India U19 squad for Asia Cup 2026:
Lakshya Raichandani (C), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (VC), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (WK), Rajat Baghel (WK), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, Ishan Sood
India’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 schedule
| Date | Opposition | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 26 | Nepal | OCC Turf 1, Muscat |
| 08 Nov 26 | Pakistan | OCC Turf 1, Muscat |
| 10 Nov 26 | UAE | OCC Turf 2, Muscat |
Source: cricketaddictor.com
