Rahul Dravid Son's Anvay Selected for India Under-19 As BCCI Announces Squads For Sri Lanka Tour
Rahul Dravid's younger son, Anvay Dravid, 17, has been selected for the India Men's U19 One-Day squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, the BCCI announced on June 11, 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter will feature in three ODIs starting July 4 in Hambantota, followed by two multi-day matches. Anvay, who was the highest run-scorer in the 2023-24 Vijay.
In a significant development for Indian junior cricket, Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and T20 World Cup-winning former head coach Rahul Dravid, has been named in the India Men's Under-19 One-Day squad for the forthcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Junior Cricket Committee made the official announcement today, June 11, 2026. India A vs Afghanistan A Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast of Tri Series 2026 Match 2.
BCCI Names U-19 Squads For India Tour of Sri Lanka
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The 17-year-old Anvay, primarily a wicketkeeper-batter, will join the Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan-led contingent that is slated to play three One-Day Internationals and two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka U19.
Tour Schedule and Squad Details
The India U19 squad is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on June 30, with the tour officially commencing on July 4. All three One-Day matches will be hosted at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, followed by two multi-day fixtures in Galle and Colombo.
Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will captain both the one-day and multi-day teams, with Lakshya Raichandani serving as his deputy across formats. Anvay Dravid has been included in the one-day setup as a wicketkeeper alongside Rajat Baghel.
India Men's U19 One-Day Squad:
Sagar Virk, Lakshya Raichandani (VC), Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (C), Vineeth V K, Arjun Rajput, Kushagra Ojha, Rajat Baghel (WK), Anvay Dravid (WK), Anmoljeet Singh, Vutkuri Yashveer Goud, Rohit Anil Yadav, Shavin V, Kavya Paresh Patel, Mohit Ulva, Ishan Sood.
India Men's U19 Multi-Day Squad:
Sagar Virk, Lakshya Raichandani (VC), Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (C), Patel Kush, Manal Chauhan, Kushagra Ojha, Manav Krishna (WK), Aryan Sandesh Sakpal (WK), Hemchudeshan J, BK Kishore, Rohit Anil Yadav, Kavya Paresh Patel, Priyanshu Singh, Pranav Raghvendra, Chigurupati Venkata. Who Is Nikhil Chaudhary? Know All About Delhi-Born Australia All-Rounder Called-Up For BAN vs AUS T20Is 2026.
Match Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (IST / Local SL Time) | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 4 | 10:00 AM | One-Day | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota |
| 2 | July 6 | 10:00 AM | One-Day | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota |
| 3 | July 9 | 10:00 AM | One-Day | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota |
| 4 | July 13-16 | 10:00 AM | Multi-Day | Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle |
| 5 | July 20-23 | 10:00 AM | Multi-Day | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo |
Anvay Dravid's Rise Through Ranks
Born on April 27, 2009, Anvay Dravid, at 17 years old, has been steadily making a name for himself in age-group cricket. He has previously captained the Karnataka U-14 team and notably emerged as the highest run-scorer in the Vijay Merchant Trophy during the 2023-24 season, amassing 357 runs in five matches at an impressive average of 45, including four half-centuries. His performances include an unbeaten double-century in the KSCA Under-16 Inter Zonal tournament in 2023. He was also part of the India Under-19 B squad for a tri-series in November 2025.
As of now, specific broadcasting details or streaming platforms for the India U19 tour of Sri Lanka 2026 have not been announced. Cricket enthusiasts will be keenly watching Anvay's progress as he steps onto the international age-group stage, following in the illustrious footsteps of his father.
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