BCCI announced the team for Sri Lanka tour, Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay included in India Under-19 team

In a significant development for Indian cricket, a familiar and respected surname is set to grace the international age-group stage once again. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Junior Cricket Committee announced India Men Under-19 Teams for the upcoming tour of Sri LankaScheduled for July 2026. The title of the announcement is included anvay dravidYounger son of former Indian captain and ICC T20 World Cup-Winning Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

The upcoming tour will act as an important developmental ground for India’s next generation of cricket talent. The bilateral series will see the young Indian contingent compete in a mix of balanced formats, featuring three white-ball one-day matches followed by two traditional red-ball multi-day matches against their Sri Lankan counterparts.

Rahul Dravid’s son Anvay has confirmed his place in India’s Under-19 team for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.

Anvay’s first national call-up highlights his steady rise through the ranks of domestic age-group cricket. Selected as a special wicketkeeper-batsman for the one-day leg of the tour, the teenage talent has been rewarded for his highly impressive, stellar performances in local and state-level tournaments. A strong right-handed batsman with quick reflexes behind the stumps, Anvay has consistently shown the technical soundness and flair associated with his father’s great legacy.

Cricket unquestionably runs deep in the Dravid family. Anvay’s elder brother, Samit DravidAlready a prominent name in the domestic circles, he has created waves as an all-rounder Mysore Warriors In Maharaja T20 Trophy. Now, when Anvay dons the coveted India jersey, the headlines will inevitably intensify. Dealing with the immense pressure of a cricket-mad nation while carrying one of the game’s most respected names will be a true test of character. However, those following his journey say that the youngster has the calm temperament required to carve out his own unique identity on the field.

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BCCI reveals India Under-19 teams and schedule for Sri Lanka tour

Apart from the heavy focus on the Dravid family dynasty, the BCCI has named a highly competitive core group to lead the charge in the island nation. Proving the Board’s confidence in continuity and leadership stability, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan Has been appointed to lead the Indian contingent in both one-day and multi-day formats. have to help them on the field Lakshya RaichandaniWho has been given the responsibility of vice-captain for the entire tour.

The action will begin on July 4, 2026 in the coastal city of Hambantota, which will host all three 50-over matches. Following the white-ball series, the team will transition to the longest format, playing the first multi-day match at the historic venue of Galle, before concluding the tour in Colombo.

The full white ball team includes dynamic names like Sagar Virk, Vineet VKAnd Rajat BaghelWhile the red-ball lineup integrates elite long-format talent, including Patel Kush, Manal Chauhan, And Aryan Sandesh Sakpal. The series provides a premier platform for these young athletes to showcase their skills and stake their claim for a transition to the future senior team.

India Men’s U19 ODI Team:

Sagar Virk, Lakshya Raichandani (VC), Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan (C), Vineet VK, Arjun Rajput, Kushagra Ojha, Rajat Baghel (WK), Anvay Dravid (WK), Anmoljeet Singh, Wutkuri Yashvir Gaur, Rohit Anil Yadav, Shavin V, Kavya Paresh Patel, Mohit Ulva, Ishan Sood.

India Men’s U19 Multi-Day Squad:

Sagar Virk, Lakshya Raichandani (VC), Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan (C), Patel Kush, Manal Chauhan, Kushagra Ojha, Manav Krishna (WK), Aryan Sandesh Sakpal (WK), Hemchudesan J, BK Kishore, Rohit Anil Yadav, Kavya Paresh Patel, Priyanshu Singh, Pranav Raghavendra, Chigurupathi Venkat.

India U19 tour of Sri Lanka 2026: Complete schedule

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