ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2024 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has set the stage for the next generation of cricketing talent with the announcement of India’s U19 squad for the ICC U19 World Cup in South Africa. Uday Saharan, the current captain leading the Boys in Blue in the U19 Asia Cup 2023, is entrusted with the captaincy for the upcoming tri-series and the prestigious ICC U19 World Cup.
Let’s have a look into more details : ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2024 – Team India’s Squad
In a strategic move to chart the course for the future of Indian cricket, the BCCI has officially revealed the lineup for India’s U19 squad that will compete in the tri-series in South Africa and the ICC U19 World Cup 2024. Punjab’s Uday Pratap Saharan, the captain leading the charge in the ongoing U19 Asia Cup 2023, has been chosen to helm the team in the World Cup, showcasing the board’s confidence in his leadership skills.
The tri-series, featuring India, England, and South Africa, is set to kick off on December 29, 2023, with the final scheduled for January 10, 2024. Following this series, the young talents will shift their focus to the ICC U19 World Cup, which commences on January 19 in South Africa.
India’s U19 squad boasts a mix of promising players, including Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, and others. Saumy Kumar Pandey will serve as the vice-captain, adding depth to the leadership structure.
India finds itself in Group A for the U19 World Cup, accompanied by Bangladesh, Ireland, and the USA. The young squad will open their World Cup campaign on January 20, 2024, facing Bangladesh in Bloemfontein. The defending champions aim to continue their dominance, having clinched the title five times and finishing as runners-up thrice in the tournament’s rich history.
ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2024 – Team India’s Squad : Uday Saharan to Lead India’s U19 Squad in ICC World Cup 2024
India U19 squad for the tri-series and ICC Men’s U19 World Cup
| 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 |
Standby Players:
| Player Name | Association |
|---|---|
| Prem Devkar | Mumbai Cricket Association |
| Ansh Gosai | Saurashtra Cricket Association |
| Md. Amaan | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association |
Back-up Players:
| Player Name | Association |
|---|---|
| Digvijay Patil | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
| Jayanth Goyat | Haryana Cricket Association |
| P Vignesh | Tamil Nadu Cricket Association |
| Kiran Chormale | Maharashtra Cricket Association |
As anticipation builds for the tri-series and the U19 World Cup, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the performances of these budding talents, hoping to witness the emergence of future cricketing superstars.
ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2024 – Team India’s Squad : Uday Saharan to Lead India’s U19 Squad in ICC World Cup 2024
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Schedule
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| January 20, 2024 | India vs Bangladesh |
| January 24, 2024 | India vs Ireland |
| January 28, 2024 | India vs USA |
| February 11, 2024 | Final in Benoni |
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | India, Bangladesh, Ireland, USA |
| B | England, South Africa, West Indies, Scotland |
| C | Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Namibia |
| D | Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Nepal |
ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2024 – Team India’s Squad : Uday Saharan to Lead India’s U19 Squad in ICC World Cup 2024
As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the U19 tri-series and World Cup, the spotlight is on these young talents who have the opportunity to carve their names in cricketing history.
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