Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag have been selected in India's squad for the Under-19 Asia Cup. Their selection follows commanding centuries in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid have been named in India U19 Asia Cup squad (BCCI/X) The sons of two of India's most celebrated former batters will have an opportunity to make their own mark on the international stage.
Karnataka's Anvay Dravid and Delhi's Aaryavir Sehwag were on Friday named in India's 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14.Anvay, the son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, and Aaryavir, whose father Virender Sehwag was one of the most destructive opening batters of his generation, earned their places after impressive performances in the recently concluded Vinoo Mankad Trophy.Both youngsters made headlines with commanding hundreds in the domestic Under-19 competition, offering a glimpse of their batting potential ahead of a significant assignment in their development.The 17-year-old Anvay produced one of the standout performances of the tournament, smashing 151 off just 100 deliveries against Gujarat at the start of October. The youngster consistently produced impact knocks, flaunting his ability to score runs quickly in the end overs.
The youngster had also made an impression on the international stage earlier this year. He scored 87 off 67 deliveries against Sri Lanka in a Youth ODI at Hambantota in July, further strengthening his credentials as a batter to watch in India's age-group setup.Aaryavir, meanwhile, made his case with an equally impressive performance for Delhi.
The 19-year-old struck a magnificent 173 off 143 balls against Chandigarh at Vizianagaram in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, showcasing his ability to construct a big innings. India will be led by Lakshya Raichandani, with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan named vice-captain.
The squad also features wicketkeeper Rajat Baghel, alongside Anvay, while V.K. Vineeth, Kushagra Ojha and Arjun Rajput are among the other batting options.INDIA U19 SQUAD: Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Aaryavir Sehwag, V.K.
Vineeth, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (vice-captain), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper), Rajat Baghel (wicketkeeper), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod and Ishan Sood.India have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates.
They will begin their campaign against Nepal on November 6 before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan on November 8. Their final group-stage fixture will be against the UAE on November 10.Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, scheduled for November 12, with the final to be played on November 14.- Ends