India has announced its Under-19 squad for the upcoming multi-format tour of England in June–July 2025, with Ayush Mhatre named as captain and 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi included in the 16-member squad. The tour includes a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match Youth ODI series, and two multi-day Youth Tests.
Squad Highlights: Mhatre Leads, Suryavanshi and Kundu Key Names
Mhatre, who debuted in first-class cricket for Mumbai and featured in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, brings leadership and experience. Abhigyan Kundu, a talented wicketkeeper-batter from Mumbai, will serve as vice-captain. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals’ youngest IPL centurion, continues his meteoric rise with national U-19 selection.
Other key players include:
- Vihaan Malhotra (Punjab), known for opening partnerships with Suryavanshi
- Harvansh Pangalia (Saurashtra), who scored a century vs Australia U-19
- Mohamed Enaan and Anmoljeet Singh, the top wicket-takers in the Youth Tests against Australia
- Khilan Patel, Player of the Series in the Cooch Behar Trophy
Tour Schedule: ODIs and Multi-Day Games Across England
The tour begins with a warm-up match on June 24 at Loughborough University, followed by five youth ODIs between June 27 and July 7 across Hove, Northampton, and Worcester. The first of the two Youth Tests starts on July 15 in Beckenham, and the second begins on July 20 in Chelmsford.
Full India U-19 Squad for England Tour
Players:
Ayush Mhatre (capt), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (vice-capt, wk), Harvansh Pangalia (wk), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohamed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh
Standbys:
Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (wk)
All selected players are eligible for the 2026 U-19 World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
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