The BCCI, on Thursday, announced that 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been included in the 16-member India U19 squad for the upcoming England tour.

In a post on X, the board also informed that Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre, fresh from a standout IPL season, will captain the side, with Abhigyan Kundu serving as vice-captain. The tour, starting June 24, includes five Youth ODIs and two multi-day matches.

Teen Prodigy Suryavanshi Shines in Squad

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest player in the squad, earned his spot after a trailblazing IPL 2025 season with the Rajasthan Royals.

Signed for Rs 1.1 crore, the left-hander smashed 252 runs in seven matches, including a record-breaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans. Additionally, his explosive strike rate of 206.55 and 24 sixes showcased his fearless approach, making him a key player to watch.

Mhatre’s Leadership Test

Ayush Mhatre, 17, steps into leadership after a breakthrough IPL stint with Chennai Super Kings.

Initially unsold in the auction, he replaced injured skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and scored 206 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 187.27, and his knock of 94 runs highlighted his composure under pressure, traits the team will rely on during the England tour.

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IPL Performances Pave the Way

Both Mhatre and Suryavanshi leveraged their IPL success to secure their U19 roles. Suryavanshi’s 252-run season included 18 fours and a match-winning half-century in Rajasthan’s final game.

Mhatre, despite CSK’s struggles, emerged as their third-highest scorer, blending aggression with consistency. Vice-captain Abhigyan Kundu, though absent from IPL 2025, brings experience from India U19’s past clashes against Australia.

Tour Schedule and Squad Composition

The squad will play a warm-up ODI on June 24 in Loughborough before the five-match Youth ODI series across Hove, Northampton, and Worcester.

Two multi-day matches in Beckenham (July 12-15) and Chelmsford (July 20-23) will test India’s red-ball adaptability.

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India U19 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).