India's U19 World Cup Squad: Ayush Mhatre Takes Charge
India's cricket board just unveiled the U19 World Cup squad, with Ayush Mhatre at the helm and Vihaan Malhotra as his trusty sidekick. But hold the applause! Both are sidelined by wrist injuries. Enter Vaibhav Suryavanshi, ready to lead the charge in South Africa. The World Cup kicks off January 15, and India's squad is packed with talent, poised to outshine the competition like a new Stark gadget.
Quick rundown
- Ayush Mhatre takes the captaincy for India U19, but wrist injuries sideline him and Malhotra for the SA tour.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi steps in as stand-in skipper for the South Africa U19 series, with Aaron George as deputy.
- World Cup bowls out on January 15 in Bulawayo with India facing the USA in the opener.
- Kundu and Harvansh Singh provide sturdy wicketkeeping options for the squad.
- Five-time champions India eye another U19 title as Zimbabwe and Namibia host the big dance.
