Overview

• Ayush Mhatre will lead the 17-player India U19 squad on the September–October Australia tour as captain with Vihaan Malhotra appointed vice-captain.
• Fourteen-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi secured his place after notching 355 runs in England, including the fastest known Youth ODI century.
• The core group that edged England 3-2 in the Youth ODIs and drew the two-match Test series has been largely retained by the Junior Selection Committee.
• Five standby players have been named—among them Yudhajit Guha and Alankrith Rapole—to provide depth and cover ahead of the opening match.
• India U19 will contest three Youth ODIs from September 21 to 26 followed by two four-day matches from September 30 to October 10 on Australian pitches.