The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially revealed the squad that will represent the country in the upcoming ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2024 and the tri-series in South Africa against England and South Africa. Uday Saharan, hailing from Punjab, will lead the team during these high-stake campaigns, with Saumy Kumar Pandey from Madhya Pradesh serving as his deputy.
The Junior Selection Committee, in collaboration with the BCCI, announced the squad for the tri-series, which will commence on December 29, 2023, featuring India, England, and South Africa. The final is scheduled for January 10, 2024. Following the tri-series, Team India U19 will shift focus to the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup, starting January 20, 2024, with a game against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein.
Group Stage Challenges
Placed in Group A alongside Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA, India’s U19 cricket team is set to kick off their U19 World Cup campaign on January 20, 2024, against Bangladesh. Subsequent group fixtures are scheduled for January 25 (Ireland) and January 28 (USA), with the final slated for February 11, 2024, in Benoni.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the tournament’s schedule, relocating it from Sri Lanka to five different venues in South Africa. This shift followed Sri Lanka’s suspension due to breaching its obligations as an ICC Member.
Optimistic Outlook
With the tournament’s commencement on January 14, 2024, with an exciting clash between India and Bangladesh, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the performance of India’s U19 team. Given their strong lineup and recent successes, India stands a high chance of navigating Group A without a loss.
As per BCCI’s media release, the U19 team will undergo rigorous preparations for the upcoming challenges, building anticipation for their performance on the global stage. The leadership duo of Uday Saharan and Saumy Kumar Pandey is expected to guide the team with skill and determination, aiming for a successful campaign in both the tri-series and the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2024.
India squad for U19 World Cup: Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (C), Aravelly Avanish Rao (WK), Saumy Kumar Pandey (VC), Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (WK), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari
Travelling standby players for tri-series: Prem Devkar, Ansh Gosai, Md. Amaan
Backup players: Digvijay Patil, Jayanth Goyat, P Vignesh, Kiran Chormale
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