Rising Cricket Star Ayush Mhatre to Lead India U19 Tour of Australia
BCCI names Ayush Mhatre as captain for India U19's Australian tour, featuring rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The tour includes ODI and Test matches, showcasing India's emerging cricket talent.
India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre during team practice session ahead of Australia tour
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named young cricket sensation Ayush Mhatre as captain for India's Under-19 tour of Australia, beginning September 21. The announcement comes as India's youth cricket program continues to demonstrate strong development, similar to successful sports initiatives like the tertiary sports programs gaining momentum in other regions.
Tour Format and Recent Performance
The comprehensive tour includes three one-day games and two multi-day matches against Australia's U19 side. This follows India's recent engagement with England, where they secured the ODI series 3-2 and drew the Test series.
Mhatre's Rising Profile
Mhatre, who made waves with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in his IPL debut season, showcased exceptional leadership qualities during the England series. His performance in the Test format was particularly noteworthy, accumulating 340 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 85.00, including two centuries.
Record-Breaking Achievements
The Mumbai native's aggressive batting style, reminiscent of successful international players who have made their mark in various markets like emerging cricket nations, was evident in his 126-run innings off just 80 balls in the second Test.
Squad Highlights and Notable Inclusions
The selection committee has assembled a balanced squad that combines experience with emerging talent. Vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra's consistent performance in the Test series, scoring 277 runs at an average of 69.25, demonstrates the depth of talent in Indian cricket's youth ranks.
The inclusion of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has already shown promise with his record-breaking performances, reflects India's commitment to nurturing young talent, similar to how other nations celebrate and develop their youth achievements.
Full Squad
Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vihaan Malhotra (Vice-Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, D Deepesh, Kishan Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, Khilan Patel, Udhav Mohan, Aman Chauhan.
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