The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced India’s squad for the ACC Males’s Underneath-19 Asia Cup 2025, appointing Mumbai-born opening batter Ayush Mhatre as captain for the match scheduled from December 12 to 21 in Dubai.
India has been positioned in a difficult group that includes arch-rivals Pakistan and two qualifier groups, setting the stage for high-intensity youth cricket.
The newly unveiled 15-member squad blends rising stars with seasoned junior-level performers. Key names embrace Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra (vice-captain), and Abhigyan Kundu, all of whom deliver match expertise from home and India age-group excursions.
Ayush Mhatre: Calm chief trusted to proceed India’s youth legacy
18-year-old Ayush Mhatre, thought to be one of the crucial technically dependable openers in youth cricket, steps into the management position after a string of constant performances. Hailing from Mumbai’s strong cricketing construction, Mhatre has delivered impactful knocks throughout home U19 tournaments and showcased IPL-level temperament in age-group improvement applications.
Coaches credit score his calm persona, tactical maturity, and talent to anchor innings as main causes behind his elevation. His appointment mirrors India’s long-standing deal with grooming robust leaders early – an method that beforehand formed future seniors like Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Supporting him is vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra, a wicketkeeper-batter admired for his middle-order stability, sharp glovework, and sport consciousness.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi and others strengthen India’s balanced core
Among the many standout gamers within the squad is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a classy left-hander recognized for his match-winning innings at each junior and India-A youth ranges. His performances within the Asia Cup Rising Stars competitors have earned him widespread reward, and his capability to adapt beneath strain makes him a significant asset in India’s high order.
The squad incorporates a well-rounded unit with robust help roles. Vedant Trivedi provides energy and steadiness as a reliable all-rounder, whereas wicketkeeper Harvansh Singh acts as a dependable backup choice. The bowling assault will likely be spearheaded by Henil Patel and Khilan A. Patel, each acknowledged for his or her disciplined spells and wicket-taking skills.
Promising names comparable to Naman Pushpak, Aaron George and Udhav Mohan additional deepen the bench energy. Kishan Kumar Singh stays beneath health monitoring, and 4 standby gamers – Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, B.Ok. Kishore, and Aditya Rawat – have been positioned on alert for any late modifications.
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India set for Pakistan conflict on December 14
India will kick off their U19 Asia Cup marketing campaign on December 12 towards a qualifier on the ICC Academy Floor in Dubai. Nonetheless, the marquee fixture arrives two days later when India face Pakistan on December 14, a conflict that historically attracts huge fan consideration at each senior and junior ranges.
With the semi-finals set for December 19 and the ultimate scheduled on December 21, the match is considered as a key preparatory platform forward of the 2025 Underneath-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Expertise scouts and nationwide selectors will intently monitor performances as India seems to determine the following technology of stars.
India squad for the Underneath-19 Asia Cup 2025
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*, Udhav Mohan, Aaron George.
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