Ayush Mhatre to lead India U-19 on England tour from June 24. Vaibhav Suryavanshi included after IPL heroics. Squad features 17 players, including vice-captain Abhigyan Kandu and top youth talents.
Anshu Kashid
Pune| May 23, 2025 : Mumbai’s young cricketing talent Ayush Mhatre, who caught the eye with his explosive batting during the IPL for Chennai Super Kings, has been appointed captain of the Indian Under-19 team for their tour of England next month. The tour, beginning on June 24, features a five-match ODI series, followed by two two-day matches and a 50-over practice game against the England U-19 team.
The fact that 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is included in the team announcement is one of the most discussed aspects among them. Representing Rajasthan, the youthful Samastipur, Bihar, native became well-known in the IPL this year by hitting a 35-ball century against Gujarat. He confirmed his status as one of the most exciting players when he made a crucial half-century against Chennai only two days before the team was revealed.
Ayush Mhatre impressed selectors with both form and leadership ability having also represented Mumbai in Ranji Trophy and scored 962 runs in seven Class A matches. Following an injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad, his IPL call-up came first, and he seized the chance fully. Vice-captain for Mumbai will be Abhigyan Kandu, the wicketkeeper.
Vaibhav, despite limited first-class exposure, had scored a century against the Australia U-19 team in a youth Test in Chennai last year.
India U-19 Squad for England Tour:
Ayush Mhatre (Captain) ,Vaibhav Suryavanshi ,Vihan Malhotra, Maulyrajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar
Abhigyan Kandu (Vice-Captain & Wicketkeeper),Harvansh Singh (Wicketkeeper),R S Ambarish, Kanishk Chauhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhjit Guha, Pranav Raghuvendra, Mohammad Inan,
Aditya Rana, Amoljit Singh.
The squad reflects a strong bench of upcoming cricketers, each selected for their recent domestic and IPL performances, ready to face tough English conditions and gain international experience.
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