India's U19 World Cup Squad Dropped, Mhatre at the Helm
Yo, peep this! India's U19 squad is locked for the 2026 World Cup, with Ayush Mhatre at the helm and Vihaan Malhotra riding shotgun. But wait, both are chillin' due to wrist injuries, so Vaibhav Suryavanshi's takin' the wheel for the South Africa tour. It's a warm-up before they hit Zimbabwe and Namibia, fo' shizzle!
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.
