The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the Indian U19 squad for England Tour 2025, scheduled from June 24 to July 23. This month-long tour will feature a 50-over warm-up game, a five-match Youth ODI series, and two multi-day matches against the England U-19 team.
Ayush Mhatre to Lead the Squad
The spotlight is firmly on Ayush Mhatre, the Mumbai-based batting sensation, who will captain the Indian U19 team. Mhatre made headlines during the IPL 2025 after being signed by Chennai Super Kings mid-season. His explosive batting, scoring 206 runs in just six matches with a strike rate of 187.27, made him a standout performer. His leadership qualities and current form made him an ideal choice for captaincy
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Meteoric Rise
Joining Mhatre in the squad is another rising star, Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar. The young opener, who played for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, stunned everyone with a 34-ball century, the fastest by an Indian in the IPL. In just seven matches, Suryavanshi racked up 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.55, including one century and one fifty. His inclusion will add significant firepower to India’s top order in both white and red-ball formats.
Vice-Captain and Wicketkeepers
Abhigyan Kundu, also from Mumbai, has been named the vice-captain and is one of the two wicketkeepers in the squad. The other is Harvansh Singh. Kundu’s consistency behind the stumps and with the bat has earned him a leadership role in this promising squad.
Other Notable Players
The squad also features exciting talents like Vihaan Malhotra from Punjab, Mohammed Enaan from Kerala, and Kanishk Chouhan, all of whom delivered impactful performances during the Australia U19 series held in Chennai and Puducherry in 2024. Fast bowlers Aditya Rana and Anmoljeet Singh are also expected to play crucial roles in English conditions.
Complete Indian U19 Squad for England Tour
Main Squad:Ayush Mhatre (Captain)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
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)
Match Schedule in England
June 24 (Tue) – One-Day Warm-Up Match, Loughborough UniversityJune
June 27 (Fri) – 1st Youth ODI, Hove
30 (Mon) – 2nd Youth ODI, Northampton
July 2 (Wed) – 3rd Youth ODI, Northampton
July 5 (Sat) – 4th Youth ODI, Worcester
July 7 (Mon) – 5th Youth ODI, Worcester
July 12–15 (Sat–Tue) – 1st Multi-Day Match, Beckenham
July 20–23 (Sun–Wed) – 2nd Multi-Day Match, Chelmsford
Conclusion
With a talented mix of explosive batters like Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, versatile all-rounders, and a skilled bowling lineup, the Indian U19 squad for England Tour looks well-equipped to dominate overseas conditions. This series will be a great opportunity for the youngsters to gain international exposure and stake their claim for future senior team selections.
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