India Squad for ACC Men U19 Asia Cup announced

The exciting season is about to begin for young cricket stars! India Squad for ACC Men U19 Asia Cup announced by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament will be held in Dubai from December 12th to 21st. For many young cricketers, this competition can be the first serious step towards a big career.

India Squad for ACC Men U19 Asia Cup announced: captain

Ayush Mhatre, a 15-year-old batter from Mumbai, was appointed as the team’s captain. He already proved himself in the 2025 IPL for the Chennai Super Kings, but let’s face it, he has struggled with consistency in the recent series in England and Australia. However, he proved his mettle by shining in the youth Test matches. Vihaan Malhotra will be his right-hand man and vice-captain.

But without a doubt, one of the biggest fan favourites will be 14-year-old Vaibhav Suriyavanshi, an aggressive opening batsman and a true rising star from Bihar. His stats in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament are impressive: an average of 59.75 with an incredible speed of 243.87. Remember his name, because he will be playing in his second U19 Asian Cup in Dubai, even though he’s not even 15 yet.

Full lineup and a group of hopes

Batsman and all-rounders: Ayush Mathre (captain), Vaibhav Suriyavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra (vice-captain), Vedant Trivedi, Yuvraj Gohil, Kanishk Chouhan, Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Udhav Mohan, Aaron George.

Wicketkeepers: Abhigyan Kundu (expected to play a key role) and Harvansh Singh.

Bowlers: Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Kishan Kumar Singh (subject to medical clearance).

In case of force majeure, there are four players in reserve: Rahul Kumar, Hemchudeshan J, BK Kishore and Aditya Rawat.

India has been drawn into Group A, and there are some surprises here: they’re paired with their main rivals, Pakistan. The other two spots in the group will go to qualifying teams. Group B looks equally challenging: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and one other qualifier.

The schedule for India is tight:

• December 12, opening against the first qualifier. A kind of warm-up before the main event.
• December 14th – that very match. India vs. Pakistan. Young players, many of whom are playing at this level for the first time, will take to the field in one of the most important confrontations in the world of sport. This is a real test of strength and character.
• December 16, final group match against the third qualifier.

India Squad for ACC Men U19 Asia Cup announced that if all goes well, the team will play in the semi-finals on December 19, and the final is scheduled for December 21. The entire tournament will be held in a single-day format, which will be an excellent opportunity for the young team to hone their skills before future international challenges.

Can this young team, which includes both experienced players and very young talents, be able to withstand the pressure and regain regional supremacy? We’ll find out the answer very soon. The most interesting part is about to begin for these guys.