BCCI Announces India U19 Squad For England Tour; Ayush Mhatre To Lead, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Included

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India U19: The BCCI has unveiled India's Under-19 squad for their forthcoming tour of England, set to run from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The itinerary includes a 50-over practice game, followed by a five-match Youth ODI series and two multi-day red-ball fixtures against the England U19 side.

Among the most notable selections is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who burst onto the scene during IPL 2025 with a stunning century. The young batter, signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore, scored 252 runs across seven matches at a blistering strike rate of 206.56.

His standout knock came against Gujarat Titans, where he hammered a century, tallying 18 boundaries and 24 sixes over the tournament.

Ayush Mhatre, who made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, has been named the captain for the England tour. The 17-year-old made a strong impression, collecting 206 runs in six matches at an average of 34.33, including a top score of 94. His innings featured 28 fours and eight sixes, showcasing his promise at the top level.

Abhigyan Kundu has been appointed as the team's vice-captain, bringing leadership depth to the squad. In an official statement, the BCCI confirmed: "The Junior Cricket Committee has selected India's U19 squad for the tour of England."

This tour is expected to provide valuable international experience to India's next generation of cricketers.

Full Squad: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Aditya Rana, Anmoljeet Singh

Standby Players: Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (WK)