The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the U19 Asia Cup 2026 tournament, which will take place in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14. The selection of 15 players was made by the BCCI's junior cricket committee on October 30.
Lakshmi Reichandani has been appointed as the captain of the team, and Yashwardhan Singh Chauhan is designated as the vice-captain. Among the players who will attract special attention from fans are Aryavir Sehwag, the son of former Indian opener Virender Sehwag, and Anvay Dravid, the son of former captain Rahul Dravid, who has been selected as a batsman-wicketkeeper.
The team will also feature two wicketkeepers: Anvay Dravid and Rajat Baghel. India has been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal, and the UAE. The match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for November 8.
Group B features Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Malaysia. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the final match set for November 14 and the semi-finals on November 12. Thus, in the group stage, the Indian team will face challenges from three teams, including Pakistan.
The Indian U19 squad includes: Lakshmi Reichandani (captain), Aryavir Sehwag, VK Vinit, Yashwardhan Singh Chauhan (vice-captain), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper), Rajat Baghel (wicketkeeper), V. Yashvir, Aryan Savasan, Mohit Ulwa, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, and Ishan Sud.
According to the schedule, the team will play against Nepal on Friday, November 6, at OCC Turf 1 in Muscat. On Sunday, November 8, a match against Pakistan is planned at OCC Turf 1 in Muscat. And on Monday, November 10, the Indian team will meet the United Arab Emirates at OCC Turf 2 in Muscat.