BCCI Announces India Squad for ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup
The Junior Cricket Committee has announced India’s U19 squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2023 set to take place in the UAE. As the defending champions and the most successful side in the tournament, India is gearing up for another thrilling campaign.
Published Nov 25, 2023, 5:59 pm IST
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially disclosed the lineup for the India U19 team set to compete in the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2023. Consisting of a robust 15-player squad, the governing body has also designated three standby players for the journey.
Uday Saharan will lead the team, supported by Saumy Kumar Pandey as vice-captain. The squad includes wicketkeepers Aravelly Avanish Rao and Innesh Mahajan, providing a platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills and solidify their presence in the U19 Asia Cup.
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Defending champions India, with a remarkable eight-time title record, aspire to clinch their ninth victory. In addition to the primary squad and standby players, BCCI has identified four reserve players who will not join the touring contingent.
These young players, having demonstrated their prowess in domestic cricket, now have a significant opportunity to make a name for themselves. The tournament is scheduled to commence on December 8th, with India commencing their campaign against Afghanistan at the ICC Academy Oval – 1.
India U19 squad:Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (C), Aravelly Avanish Rao (WK), Saumy Kumar Pandey (VC), Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (WK), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari
Travelling standby players: Prem Devkar, Ansh Gosai, Md. Amaan
Reserve players: Digvijay Patil, Jayanth Goyat, P Vignesh, Kiran Chormale.
ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2023 Schedule:
| No | Day | Date | Venue | Group 1 & 2 – 8 Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday | 8th Dec | ICC Academy Oval – 1 | India vs Afghanistan |
| ICC Academy Oval – 2 | Pakistan vs Nepal | |||
| 2 | Saturday | 9th Dec | ICC Academy Oval – 1 | Bangladesh vs UAE |
| ICC Academy Oval – 2 | Sri Lanka vs Japan | |||
| 3 | Sunday | 10th Dec | ICC Academy Oval – 1 | India vs Pakistan |
| ICC Academy Oval – 2 | Afghanistan vs Nepal | |||
| 4 | Monday | 11th Dec | ICC Academy Oval – 1 | Sri Lanka vs UAE |
| ICC Academy Oval – 2 | Bangladesh vs Japan | |||
| 5 | Tuesday | 12th Dec | ICC Academy Oval – 1 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan |
| ICC Academy Oval – 2 | India vs Nepal | |||
| 6 | Wednesday | 13th Dec | ICC Academy Oval – 1 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
| ICC Academy Oval – 2 | UAE vs Japan | |||
| 7 | Friday | 15th Dec | Dubai International Stadium | Semi-Final |
| ICC Academy Oval 1 | Semi-Final | |||
| 8 | Sunday | 17th Dec | Dubai International Stadium | FINAL |
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