The BCCI Junior Selection Committee has named a 17-member squad for India’s Under-19 tour of Australia, led once again by captain Ayush Mhatre following their successful series in England. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a rising batting talent from Rajasthan Royals, has earned a spot in the squad, alongside vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra and other key players. The tour will feature three one-day matches and two four-day games, commencing on September 21 and concluding on October 10.
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly expressed disappointment over Kuldeep Yadav not playing a single Test against England, emphasizing the importance of quality spinners in Test cricket. Ganguly highlighted Kuldeep's absence and praised Shubman Gill's outstanding batting performances, comparing the current Indian team to past strong lineups. He also questioned the exclusion of swing bowler Mukesh Kumar and India's pace-heavy combinations in the series, as they aim to level the series at 2-2 with one match remaining at The Oval. Full Article
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