Anvay Dravid, Aaryavir Sehwag earn India U19 Asia Cup call-ups

Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag have been named in India's squad for the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup in Oman. The sons of Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag impressed in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy with outstanding batting performances

New Delhi: Karnataka’s Anvay Dravid and Delhi’s Aaryavir Sehwag were on Friday named in India’s squad for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, to be played in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14.

Anvay and Aaryavir, sons of former India cricketers Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, respectively, were in excellent form in the recently concluded Vinoo Mankad Trophy.

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The 17-year-old Anvay scored an aggressive 151 off just 100 balls as Karnataka chased down a target of over 300 runs against Gujarat in the U19 competition earlier this month.

Anvay had also showcased his promise by scoring 87 off 67 balls against Sri Lanka in a Youth ODI at Hambantota in July.

The 19-year-old Aaryavir, too, was in fine form in the Mankad Trophy, scoring a sensational 173 off 143 balls against Chandigarh at Vizianagaram.

India, led by Lakshya Raichandani, has been placed in Group A alongside the UAE, Nepal and Pakistan.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia.

India U19 squad

Lakshya Raichandani (C), Aaryavir Sehwag, V K Vineeth, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (VC), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (WK), Rajat Baghel (WK), V Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod and Ishan Sood.

India’s schedule

India vs Nepal – November 6, Muscat

India vs Pakistan – November 8, Muscat

India vs UAE – November 10, Muscat