The BCCI selectors have named a 16-member India U-19 squad that will tour England for a five-match One-day series, followed by two multi-day matches.
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Mumbai-based Chennai Super Kings opener Ayush Mhatre has been named as the captain of the side, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi will travel to England after a dream Indian Premier League debut.Follow The Sporting News India on WhatsApp
Confirmed India U-19 squad for England tour
India squad: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh.
Standby players: Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (WK)
Ayush Mhatre named captain as Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes the India U-19 squad
After a terrific domestic outing with Mumbai, Mhtare was picked by CSK midway into the season as an injury replacement for captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
The young opener did not disappoint the recruiters as he has scored 206 runs in just six matches at an average of 34.33 and strike rate of 187.27. He nearly missed out ona century as his highest score stands at 94.
Suryavanshi too had a dream debut season. The youngest player in IPL's history, Suryavanshi smashed multiple record this year as he scored a century against Gujarat Titans.
India U-19 tour of England: Full schedule and fixture
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 24 | 1st warm-up | Loughborough University |
| June 27 | 1st ODI | Hove |
| June 30 | 2nd ODI | Northampton |
| July 2 | 3rd ODI | Northampton |
| July 5 | 4th ODI | Worcester |
| July 7 | 5th ODI | Worcester |
| July 12 - 15 | 1st Multi-Day | Beckenham |
| July 20 - 23 | 2nd Multi-Day | Chelmsford |