India U19 Squad Announced: Ayush Mhatre Leads Team to England

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming tour of England, scheduled from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The tour comprises a 50-over warm-up match, followed by a five-match Youth One-Day series and two multi-day matches against England U19. Seventeen-year-old Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre has been appointed as the team captain. A notable inclusion in the squad is 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is among the youngest players selected. 

India U19 Squad for England Tour

The 16-member squad includes:

• Ayush Mhatre (Captain)

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi

• Vihaan Malhotra

• Maulyarajsinh Chavda

• Rahul Kumar

• Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK)

• Harvansh Singh (WK)

• R S Ambrish

• Kanishk Chouhan

• Khilan Patel

• Henil Patel

• Yudhajit Guha

• Pranav Raghavendra

• Mohammed Enaan

• Aditya Rana

• Anmoljeet Singh

Standby Players: Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (WK).

Tour Schedule

The tour itinerary is as follows:

• June 24: 50-over Warm-Up Match – Loughborough University

• June 27: 1st Youth ODI – Hove

• June 30: 2nd Youth ODI – Northampton

• July 2: 3rd Youth ODI – Northampton

• July 5: 4th Youth ODI – Worcester

• July 7: 5th Youth ODI – Worcester

• July 12-15: 1st Multi-Day Match – Beckenham

• July 20-23: 2nd Multi-Day Match – Chelmsford 

Ayush Mhatre: Leading the Charge

Ayush Mhatre, the 17-year-old Mumbai opener, has been making waves in domestic cricket. His leadership qualities have been recognized by Mumbai head coach Omkar Salvi, who praised Mhatre's potential as a capable leader. Mhatre's appointment as captain for the England tour is a testament to his growing stature in Indian cricket.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: A Young Prodigy

At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar has already achieved remarkable feats in cricket. He made his first-class debut for Bihar against Mumbai at the age of 12 years and 284 days, becoming one of the youngest players in the Ranji Trophy. In the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he became the youngest player to debut in T20 cricket at 13 years and 241 days. Suryavanshi's inclusion in the U19 squad underscores his exceptional talent and potential. 

Emerging Talents to Watch

The squad features several promising players:

• Abhigyan Kundu: The vice-captain and wicketkeeper-batsman has shown consistency in domestic circuits.

• Mohammed Enaan: A Kerala leg-spinner who was the highest wicket-taker (16) in the two Youth Tests against Australia U19.

• Anmoljeet Singh: An off-spinner from Punjab, known for his control and variations.

Preparation for Future Challenges

The England tour provides a platform for these young cricketers to gain valuable international experience. Playing in English conditions will test their adaptability and skills, preparing them for future challenges at higher levels of the game.