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India Unveils U-19 World Cup Squad, Eyes Sixth Title; Captains Named
BCCI announces India's U-19 World Cup squad for 2026, with Ayush Mhatre as captain. Vaibhav Suryavanshi leads SA tour. India aims for sixth crown.
📌Key Points
- •BCCI announced India's squad for the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 and a preceding series against South Africa.
- •Ayush Mhatre will captain India in the World Cup, with Vihaan Malhotra as vice-captain.
- •Vaibhav Suryavanshi will lead the team for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, with Aaron George as vice-captain.
- •Mhatre and Malhotra will miss the South Africa tour due to wrist injuries but will join the World Cup squad.
- •The World Cup will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026.
- •Five-time champions India are placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, USA, and Bangladesh, starting their campaign on January 15.
📰Sources (3)
ICC Under-19 World Cup: BCCI unveils India squad with Ayush Mhatre as captain; check full team list with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi & others↗U-19 World Cup squad announced: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre in focus as India eye sixth crown↗BCCI announces India U19 squad for ICC World Cup 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included in Ayush Mhatre-led team | Mint↗