India U19 will lock horns with Afghanistan U19 on December 29, 2023, marking the commencement of their tri-series journey. The clash against South Africa U19 awaits them on January 2, 2024, followed by another face-off with Afghanistan U19 on January 4, 2024. The final challenge before the U19 World Cup unfolds as India U19 takes on South Africa U19 on January 6, 2024. The battle-tested teams will vie for supremacy at the Old Edwardians Cricket Club in Johannesburg, setting the stage for an intense competition.
U19 Tri-Series in South Africa: India Fixtures
| S.No. | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 29, 2023 | Afghanistan | Old Edwardians Cricket Club |
| 2 | January 2, 2024 | South Africa | Old Edwardians Cricket Club |
| 3 | January 4, 2024 | Afghanistan | Old Edwardians Cricket Club |
| 4 | January 6, 2024 | South Africa | Old Edwardians Cricket Club |
India U19 Squad: Rising Stars Ready for the Challenge
The India U19 squad boasts a dynamic mix of talent from various cricket associations across the country. Led by Uday Saharan, the team features promising players who are gearing up for the tri-series and the subsequent ICC Men’s U19 World Cup. Here’s a glimpse of the squad:
| NO | NAME | ASSOCIATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arshin Kulkarni | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| 2 | Adarsh Singh | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association |
| 3 | Rudra Mayur Patel | Gujarat Cricket Association |
| 4 | Sachin Dhas | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| 5 | Priyanshu Moliya | Baroda Cricket Association |
| 6 | Musheer Khan | Mumbai Cricket Association |
| 7 | Uday Saharan (C) | Punjab Cricket Association |
| 8 | Aravelly Avanish Rao (WK) | Hyderabad Cricket Association |
| 9 | Saumy Kumar Pandey (VC) | Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association |
| 10 | Murugan Abhishek | Hyderabad Cricket Association |
| 11 | Innesh Mahajan (WK) | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association |
| 12 | Dhanush Gowda | Karnataka State Cricket Association |
| 13 | Aaradhya Shukla | Punjab Cricket Association |
| 14 | Raj Limbani | Baroda Cricket Association |
| 15 | Naman Tiwari | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association |
Traveling Standby Players for Tri-Series
- Prem Devkar (Mumbai Cricket Association)
- Ansh Gosai (Saurashtra Cricket Association)
- Md. Amaan (Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association)
Back-Up Players: Digvijay Patil, Jayanth Goyat and more
In case of unforeseen circumstances, the team has designated standby and backup players to maintain the squad’s resilience and adaptability during the tri-series. Back-Up Players- Digvijay Patil, Jayanth Goyat, P Vignesh, Kiran Chormale.
As India U19 embarks on this tri-series expedition, the cricketing fraternity eagerly awaits the performance of these young talents, recognizing that the battles in South Africa will be crucial in shaping the team’s preparedness for the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup.
