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Rain Threatens India U-19 vs Australia Youth ODI Opener
17 Sep
Summary
- Heavy rain may disrupt the India U-19 vs Australia Youth ODI series opener.
- Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of legends, are in the squad.
- Lakshya Raichandani captains the India U-19 side against Australia.
The opening Youth ODI between India Under-19 and Australia at the Niranjan Shah Stadium faces disruption from heavy rain. The three-match series is set to begin on Friday, with Lakshya Raichandani leading the Indian side as captain, and Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan serving as his deputy.
The India U-19 squad comprises players who recently competed in Sri Lanka, alongside newcomers gaining their first taste of international youth cricket. Among the notable names are Anvay Dravid, son of Rahul Dravid, who made his debut in Sri Lanka, and Aaryavir Sehwag, son of Virender Sehwag, who is poised for his first U-19 appearance.
Other key players include Kushagra Ojha and Arjun Rajput, both part of the Sri Lanka tour, bringing batting and all-round capabilities. The Australian team, coached by Tim Nielsen, includes Will Byrom and Kasey Barton, who have prior U-19 World Cup experience. This series serves as a crucial platform for Indian players to showcase their talent against a strong Australian contingent.
