Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid named in India U-19 squad vs Australia
Synopsis
Two of Indian cricket's most celebrated surnames — Sehwag and Dravid — are back on a team sheet, this time at the U-19 level. Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid have both earned selection on merit for the home series against Australia U-19, with three ODIs in Rajkot starting 18 September and red-ball fixtures to follow in Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
Key Takeaways
Aaryavir Sehwag (leg-spin all-rounder) and Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper-batter) named in India U-19 one-day squad for Australia series.
Three 50-over matches scheduled in Rajkot on 18, 21, and 23 September ; two red-ball fixtures follow in Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
Lakshya Raichandani captains the ODI side; Yashbardhan Chauhan leads the multi-day squad.
Anvay scored 101 runs in two 50-over games on India U-19's July tour of Sri Lanka.
Neither Aaryavir nor Anvay is included in the multi-day games squad .
The current Junior Men's Selection Committee's term is ending; this is among its final selections.
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary former India opener Virender Sehwag, and Anvay Dravid, son of former captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, have been selected in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia U-19. The Junior Men's Selection Committee announced the squads on 27 August for what is a home assignment spread across Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
Series Schedule and Format
The 50-over leg comprises three matches in Rajkot on 18, 21, and 23 September. This is followed by two red-ball multi-day fixtures — the first from 27–30 September in Rajkot and the second from 5–8 October at Narendra Modi Stadium 'B' Ground in Ahmedabad. Notably, this is among the final selections overseen by the current Junior Men's Selection Committee, whose term is ending shortly.
Leadership and Squad Composition
Uttarakhand batter Lakshya Raichandani will captain the one-day side, with Madhya Pradesh batter Yashbardhan Chauhan as vice-captain. The roles are reversed for the red-ball leg, with Chauhan taking the captaincy and Raichandani serving as his deputy.
Both Aaryavir — a leg-spin all-rounder — and Anvay — a wicketkeeper-batter — have earned places in the 15-member one-day squad. However, neither features in the multi-day games selection.
The Famous Sons: Form and Background
Aaryavir is currently featuring for West Delhi Lions in the 2026 Delhi Premier League (DPL), having played only two games so far in the tournament. Anvay, meanwhile, arrives on the back of a productive showing on India U-19's July tour of Sri Lanka, where he scored 101 runs across two 50-over games. India U-19 lost that 50-over series 2-1 but claimed the red-ball series 1-0.
Changes from Previous Squad
For the one-day matches, Manal Chauhan and Chigurupati Venkata have been added alongside Aaryavir, while Sagar Virk, Anmoljeet Singh, and Ishan Sood have been left out. The multi-day squad sees Abhipray Biswas (WK), Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Mohit Ulva, and Aryan Yadav come in, replacing Aryan Sandesh Sakpal, Hemchudeshan J, BK Kishore, Kavya Paresh Patel, and Chigurupati Venkata.
Full Squads
India U-19 one-day squad: Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Yashbardhan Chauhan (vc), Rajat Baghel (wk), Aaryavir Sehwag, V.K. Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wk), V. Yashveer, Rohit Yadav, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata, and Kavya Patel.
India U-19 multi-day squad: Yashbardhan Chauhan (captain), Lakshya Raichandani (vc), Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Manal Chauhan, Kush Patel, Manav Krishna (wk), Abhipray Biswas (wk), Rohit Yadav, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva, and Aryan Yadav.
With two cricketing dynasties represented in the same squad, the series against Australia will be closely watched as a gauge of whether the next generation can carry forward the legacy.
Point of View
The spotlight on this series will extend well beyond the scoreboard.
NationPress
27 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why have Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid been selected for India U-19?
Both were picked by the Junior Men's Selection Committee on merit for the three-match one-day series against Australia U-19. Anvay scored 101 runs in two 50-over games on India U-19's July tour of Sri Lanka, while Aaryavir is a leg-spin all-rounder currently playing in the 2026 Delhi Premier League.
When and where will the India U-19 vs Australia U-19 series be played?
The three 50-over matches are scheduled in Rajkot on 18, 21, and 23 September. Two red-ball multi-day fixtures follow — from 27–30 September in Rajkot and from 5–8 October at Narendra Modi Stadium 'B' Ground in Ahmedabad.
Who will captain India U-19 in the one-day and multi-day matches?
Lakshya Raichandani of Uttarakhand will captain the one-day side, with Yashbardhan Chauhan of Madhya Pradesh as vice-captain. The roles are swapped for the red-ball leg, with Chauhan as captain and Raichandani as vice-captain.
Are Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid in the multi-day squad as well?
No. Both are included only in the 15-member one-day squad and have not been selected for the two red-ball multi-day fixtures against Australia U-19.
Who are the notable inclusions and omissions in the squads?
For the one-day matches, Manal Chauhan and Chigurupati Venkata come in, while Sagar Virk, Anmoljeet Singh, and Ishan Sood are omitted. In the multi-day squad, Abhipray Biswas, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Mohit Ulva, and Aryan Yadav replace Aryan Sandesh Sakpal, Hemchudeshan J, BK Kishore, Kavya Paresh Patel, and Chigurupati Venkata.
