Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid's son, Anvay, took his first step towards the Indian team with a maiden call-up to the U-19 squad. He has been picked for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, starting July 14.
Rahul Dravid's son Anvay takes first India step with maiden U-19 call-up
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The S. Sharath-led India junior selection committee announced the squad on Thursday for the series, which will comprise three one-dayers and two multi-day fixtures. Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan has been picked as the captain for both squads, but Anvay will only be present for the white-ball series. He will be present as one of two wicket-keeping options alongside Rajat Baghel, while Manav Krishna and Aryan Sandesh Sakpal have been picked as wicketkeepers for the multi-day fixtures.
The 17-year-old has previously led Karnataka U-19 to the quarterfinals in the last Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he led from the front to amass 220 runs in six matches with a highest score of an unbeaten 82. Anvay also played for India Under-19 B squad during a triangular home series in Bengaluru that also featured India A and Afghanistan U-19 teams. He later earned selection into Team C for the Under-19 One-Day Challenger Trophy following a string of good domestic performances.
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The 17-year-old has previously led Karnataka U-19 to the quarterfinals in the last Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he led from the front to amass 220 runs in six matches with a highest score of an unbeaten 82. Anvay also played for India Under-19 B squad during a triangular home series in Bengaluru that also featured India A and Afghanistan U-19 teams. He later earned selection into Team C for the Under-19 One-Day Challenger Trophy following a string of good domestic performances.
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Dravid's elder son, Samit, had previously been part of the India U-19 squad for the bilateral home series against Australia in 2024, but an injury forced him to miss the rubber.
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