DDCA names 108 players for Delhi U-19 trials ahead of Cooch Behar Trophy
Synopsis
The DDCA has called up 108 young cricketers for Delhi's Under-19 selection trials at St. Stephen's Cricket Ground on Thursday — the first step toward finalising Delhi's squad for the 2026-27 Cooch Behar Trophy. National-duty absentee Aaryavir Sehwag will join the group upon his return.
Key Takeaways
The DDCA has shortlisted 108 players for Delhi men's Under-19 selection trials .
Trials are scheduled for Thursday, 11 November 2026 , at St.
Stephen's Cricket Ground, New Delhi , starting at 9 am .
Only players born on or after 1 September 2007 are eligible; the trial is by official call-up only .
Aaryavir Sehwag is excused, being on national duty, and will join the team on his return.
The trials feed into squad selection for the 2026-27 Cooch Behar Trophy , the BCCI's premier U-19 domestic four-day tournament.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has shortlisted 108 players for the Delhi men's Under-19 selection trials ahead of the 2026-27 Cooch Behar Trophy. The trials are scheduled for Thursday, 11 November 2026, at St. Stephen's Cricket Ground, New Delhi, with players asked to report by 8:30 am and proceedings set to begin at 9 am.
Key Details of the Trials
The selection exercise will be conducted under the supervision of the Junior Men's Selection Committee. The DDCA has clarified that this is not an open trial — only players who have received an official call-up letter are permitted to participate. As per eligibility norms, players must have been born on or after 1 September 2007 to qualify for consideration.
Notably, Aaryavir Sehwag, who is currently on national duty, will not feature in Thursday's trials and is expected to join the squad after returning from his national assignment.
The 108-Player Shortlist
The following players have received official call-ups for the trials: Aakarsh Bhatnagar, Aarav Garg, Abeer Sudan, Abhay Talwar, Abhiraj Gagan Singh, Aditya Aggarwal, Advitya Popli, Agastya Vats, Aman, Anirudh Meena, Aradhya Chawla, Arnav Bugga, Aryan Bhardwaj, Ashmit Jindal, Aum Parashar, Avyam Jain, Bhavin Bhatia, Daksh, Daksh Chahar, Dhanya Nakra, Dhruv Bindra, Dweep Gahlot, Gangesh Mishra, Garv Kumar, Gaurav Sharma, Harman, Hunny, Idhant Sharma, Ishaan Dabas, Kairav Singhania, Kanav Mehta, Kirit Kaushik, Lakshay Bansal, Lakshay Bhartwal, Lakshay Sekhri, Lalit Kumar, Madhav Aggarwal, Manepalli Janav, Mohak Kumar, Naitik Mathur, Naitik Yadav, Nikhil Sangwan, Noor Mohd., Ojasdeep Singh, Parikshit Singh Bhati, Parth Raj, Pioneer Joshi, Pradyuman Sanan, Prathamjot Singh, Prikshit, Rahul, Rudradev Yadav, Ruveer Kheterpal, Saiansh Vohra, Saksham Tyagi, Shaksham Sharma, Shantanu Yadav, Shoryaveer, Srihan Ahuja, Tanmay Chaudhary, Tarun Singh, Uday Chawla, Vansh Gemini, Varun Vanjani, Vedant Sehwag, Virat Yadav, Yashav Garg, Yatharth Singh, Yuvraj Singh Panwar, Divit Khandelwal, Ishan Aggarwal, Rohan Kumar, Aaryan Sejwal, Naman Khandelwal, Kushagra Aggarwal, Vedant Dua, Aanjaney Sharma, Khushhal Yadav, Rudra Bidhuri, Arnav Sharma, Paarth Goshain, Gautam Mahendru, Aarnav Saluja, Navneet Solanki, Arjun Malhotra, Tanubhav Gayen, Yuvraj Singh, Nakul Yadav, Aarush Singh, Manan Batra, Kunal Sharma, Hriday Sansanwal, Varun Sharma, Abhishek, Arihant Bhadana, Aditya Narang, Aayan Arora, Aditya Kumar, Garvit Wasson, Arpan Goyal, Suryansh Rana, Yash Kumar, Aaryan Tehlan, Naman Tholia, Shourya Singh, Suryansh Pathak, Prince Mishra and Dhiren Choudhary.
About the Cooch Behar Trophy
The Cooch Behar Trophy is the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) premier domestic Under-19 four-day tournament, serving as one of the primary talent pipelines for India's age-group sides. A strong performance in the competition has historically been a stepping stone for players targeting the Under-19 World Cup and senior domestic circuit.
Thursday's trials will give the Junior Men's Selection Committee its first comprehensive look at Delhi's available Under-19 talent pool for the 2026-27 season. The final squad composition will be confirmed once Aaryavir Sehwag returns from national duty.
Point of View
Given he is already on national duty, is itself a signal of pedigree. The Cooch Behar Trophy has historically been a reliable early indicator of players who go on to represent India at Under-19 and senior levels, making these trials more consequential than a routine administrative exercise.
NationPress
11 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the DDCA Delhi U-19 selection trials for?
The DDCA is conducting Under-19 selection trials to finalise Delhi's squad for the 2026-27 Cooch Behar Trophy, the BCCI's premier domestic Under-19 four-day tournament. The trials are scheduled for 11 November 2026 at St. Stephen's Cricket Ground in New Delhi.
How many players have been shortlisted for the Delhi U-19 trials?
The DDCA has shortlisted 108 players for the trials. Participation is restricted to those who have received an official call-up — the exercise is not open to walk-in applicants.
What is the eligibility criteria for the Delhi U-19 trials?
Players must have been born on or after 1 September 2007 to be eligible for the Delhi Under-19 trials. The DDCA has clarified that the trial is not open and only officially called-up players may participate.
Why is Aaryavir Sehwag not part of the trials?
Aaryavir Sehwag is currently away on national duty and will therefore not participate in Thursday's trials. The DDCA has confirmed he will join the Delhi Under-19 squad after completing his national assignment.
What is the Cooch Behar Trophy?
The Cooch Behar Trophy is the BCCI's flagship domestic Under-19 four-day cricket tournament, regarded as one of the most important talent pipelines for India's junior and senior sides. Strong performances in the competition often lead to selections for the Under-19 World Cup and higher domestic circuits.
