US EditionBCCI Unveils India's U-19 Cricket World Cup Squad, Suryavanshi Named Captain for Preceding Tour
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, appointed captain for three-match ODI tour after regular leaders sidelined by wrist injuries, ahead of U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
- On December 27, 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the India Under-19 squad and named 14-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi captain for the South Africa three-match One-Day series.
- With the regular skipper sidelined, Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra sustained wrist injuries and will miss the South Africa tour, reporting to the BCCI Centre of Excellence for treatment.
- Fresh off a 190 off 84 in a Vijay Hazare Trophy List A innings, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14-year-old batting prodigy, was conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in the recent past.
- Aaron George will be the deputy for the tour, and all three ODIs are scheduled for January 3, 5 and 7 at Willowmoore Park, Benoni with a separate 15-player South Africa squad.
- The U19 World Cup will begin on January 15, 2026, with five-time U19 champions India placed in Group B facing the USA first at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo as they pursue a sixth title.
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Why will Ayush Mhatre not lead India U19 in upcoming South Africa tour? Check details
The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward and announced India’s squad for the upcoming U19 World Cup and the tour to South Africa as well. It is worth noting that both squads that have been announced are quite different and will have different captains as well. Interestingly, India U19 will be led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi with Aaron George as the vice captain in the South Africa tour. As for the U19 World Cup, Ayush M…
India Squad For U-19 World Cup Announced; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named Skipper For Preceding South Africa Tour
India U19 regular captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra have sustained wrist injuries, and will miss the South Africa tour. The duo will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence for further management of their injuries and will join the team for the Under-19 World Cup
BCCI unveils India's U-19 Cricket World Cup squad, Suryavanshi named captain for preceding tour
Ayush Mhatre has been named captain of India’s U-19 World Cup squad for the tournament in Zimbabwe and Namibia, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi will lead the team on the South Africa tour.
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Mhatre Named India Captain for U19 WC Next Month, Sooryavanshi to Lead in Preceding SA Tour
Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra have sustained wrist injuries and will miss the South Africa tour, the BCCI said in a statement.
Big call before World Cup: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named U19 captain; to lead India in One-Day series against South Africa
Cricket News: NEW DELHI: The BCCI’s Junior Cricket Committee on Saturday named the India Under-19 squads for the three-match One-Day series against South Africa and.
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