Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) and Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre has been named the captain of the India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Males’s U19 Asia Cup, which is about to happen in Dubai from December 12 in 50-overs format.
Other than Mhatre, teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has additionally been picked in India’s squad. As soon as once more, the main target shall be Suryavanshi, who lately displayed his hitting prowess within the Asia Cup Rising Stars. He’ll proceed to spearhead the top-order batting for India.
In the meantime, Vihaan Malhotra has been appointed because the vice-captain for the event which can function a preparatory floor for the U19 World Cup, set to be performed in Zimbabwe and Namibia in January-February subsequent yr.
Alternatively, Kishan Kumar Singh has been picked within the squad topic to health, the BCCI stated in an announcement on Friday.
General, India have put collectively an thrilling squad, showcasing among the brightest younger skills poised to shine on the worldwide stage. The workforce is additional strengthened by 4 standby gamers; Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, BK Kishore, and Aditya Rawat, who add depth and dependable backup help.
Group For U-19 Asia Cup And India’s Schedule And Historical past At The Event
India are positioned in Group A together with Pakistan and two different groups that may be part of them by qualifiers. Alternatively, Group B contains Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Qualifier 2.
Notably, India enter the event as eight-time champions, essentially the most titles by any nation within the competitors. They missed out on the title final yr after dropping to present holders Bangladesh within the ultimate.
The eight-team event will start on December 12, with India taking up Qualifier 1 on the ICC Academy Floor in Dubai. On the identical day, Pakistan will tackle Qualifier 3 at The Seven Stadium.
India will subsequent tackle Pakistan on December 14 earlier than taking up Qualifier 3 on December 16. The highest two groups from every group will qualify for the semifinals, which shall be held on December 19. The ultimate of the event shall be performed on December 21.
India Squad For U-19 Asia Cup
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 (topic to health clearance), Udhav Mohan, Aaron George.
Standby gamers: Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, BK Kishore, Aditya Rawat