Who Will Lead India U19 A and B in the Triangular Series?
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Synopsis
The upcoming U19 Triangular Series features India's brightest cricketing talents. With leaders like Vihaan Malhotra and Aaron George at the helm, this tournament promises to showcase emerging skills that could shape the future of Indian cricket. Don’t miss the action starting on November 17!
Key Takeaways
- Vihaan Malhotra leads India U19 A.
- Aaron George captains India U19 B.
- Series runs from November 17 to 30.
- Matches held at BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- Important for ICC U19 World Cup preparation.
Mumbai, Nov 11 (NationPress) The Junior Cricket Committee of the BCCI has officially revealed the squads for India U19 A and India U19 B ahead of the upcoming U19 Triangular Series, scheduled to take place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from November 17 to 30. Leading the charge for India U19 A will be Vihaan Malhotra from Punjab, while Aaron George from Hyderabad will captain India U19 B in this exciting tournament, which also includes Afghanistan U19 as the third competitor.
The series is set to provide a vital opportunity for India’s emerging cricket talents to demonstrate their skills as part of the selection process for next year’s ICC U19 World Cup.
Vihaan Malhotra’s vice-captain will be Abhigyan Kundu from Mumbai, who will also take on the wicketkeeper role, whereas Vedant Trivedi from Gujarat will support Aaron George in the B team.
Notably, two promising players, Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, were omitted from the selection. Mhatre is currently engaged in the Ranji Trophy, while Sooryavanshi has been selected for the India A squad participating in the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup.
According to a statement from the BCCI, “Ayush Mhatre was not considered for selection as he is currently playing the Ranji Trophy. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was not considered for selection as he was picked for the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup.”
The triangular series kicks off on November 17 with India U19 A facing off against India U19 B, followed by India U19 B competing against Afghanistan U19 on November 19, and India U19 A taking on Afghanistan U19 on November 21. The teams will clash again on November 23, 25, and 27 before the grand finale on November 30. Each match is set to commence at 9:30 AM at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
India U19 A squad:
Vihaan Malhotra (C) (PCA), Abhigyan Kundu (VC & WK) (MCA), Wafi Kachchhi (HYD CA), Vansh Acharya (SCA), Vineeth V.K (TNCA), Lakshya Raichandani (CAU), A. Rapole (WK) (HYD CA), Kanishk Chouhan (HAR), Khilan A Patel (GCA), Anmoljeet Singh (PCA), Mohamed Enaan (KCA), Henil Patel (GCA), Ashutosh Mahida (BCA), Aditya Rawat (CAU), Mohammed Malik (HYD CA).
India U19 B squad:
Aaron George (C) (HYD CA), Vedant Trivedi (VC) (GCA), Yuvraj Gohil (SCA), Maulyarajsinh Chavda (GCA), Rahul Kumar (PCA), Harvansh Singh (WK) (SCA), Anvay Dravid (WK) (KSCA), R.S. Ambrish (TNCA), B.K. Kishore (TNCA), Naman Pushpak (MCA), Hemchudeshan J (TNCA), Udhav Mohan (DDCA), Ishan Sood (PCA), D Deepesh (TNCA), Rohit Kumar Das (CAB).
Point of View
It's crucial to highlight the potential of young cricketers in India. The U19 Triangular Series is an essential platform for these athletes to showcase their skills. The BCCI's strategic decisions in squad selections, especially with the absence of players like Mhatre and Sooryavanshi, reflect a focus on building a robust team for future international competitions. Our commitment remains to support and promote the growth of cricket in our nation.
NationPress
12/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the U19 Triangular Series?
The U19 Triangular Series is a cricket tournament featuring under-19 teams, including India A, India B, and Afghanistan U19, scheduled to take place in Bengaluru from November 17 to 30.
Who are the captains of the India U19 teams?
Vihaan Malhotra will captain India U19 A, while Aaron George will lead India U19 B in the triangular series.
Why were Mhatre and Sooryavanshi not selected?
Ayush Mhatre is participating in the Ranji Trophy, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been selected for the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup.
When do the matches start?
All matches are scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM from November 17 onwards.
Where will the matches be held?
The matches will take place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
