Sons of Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, Aaryavir & Anvay, Selected for India U-19 vs Australia
Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of cricket legends Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, have been named in the India U19 ODI squad for the Australia series starting September 18, 2026. Lakshya Raichandani will lead the team in the one-dayers, while Yashbardhan Chauhan takes charge of the multi-day matches.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the India Under-19 squads for the much-anticipated Australia U19 Men's Tour of India, set to commence on September 18, 2026. The announcement on Thursday, August 27, 2026, confirms the selection of Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of former Indian stalwarts Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag respectively, in the one-day international squad, generating considerable buzz among cricket enthusiasts. DPL 2026: Like Father, Like Son! Aaryavir Sehwag Recreates Dad Virender’s Classic Shot (Video).
India U19 Squad for Australia Tour
Lakshya Raichandani will lead the India U19 side in the three One-Day matches, while Yashbardhan Chauhan has been named his deputy. Chauhan, however, will take over captaincy duties for the two subsequent multi-day fixtures, with Raichandani serving as his vice-captain in the longer format.
Squad Details and Notable Selections
Anvay Dravid, a wicketkeeper-batter, makes his entry into the U19 setup after an impressive outing on India U19's tour of Sri Lanka in July, where he accumulated 101 runs in two 50-over games, including a top score of 87 off 67 deliveries. His father, Rahul Dravid, currently 53, is renowned as 'The Wall' of Indian cricket.
Aaryavir Sehwag, a right-handed batter, is another exciting inclusion. The son of the explosive former opener Virender Sehwag, aged 48, Aaryavir recently featured for the West Delhi Lions in the Delhi Premier League 2026. He previously caught attention by smashing 297 runs off 309 balls against Meghalaya in the 2024 Cooch Behar Trophy.
Notably, both Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag have been selected exclusively for the one-day squad and are not part of the multi-day fixtures.
India U19 Squad for One-Day Matches:
- Lakshya Raichandani (Captain)
- Yashbardhan Chauhan (Vice-Captain)
- Rajat Baghel (Wicketkeeper)
- Aaryavir Sehwag
- V.K. Vineet
- Kushagra Ojha
- Arjun Rajput
- Manal Chauhan
- Anvay Dravid (Wicketkeeper)
- V. Yashveer
- Rohit Yadav
- Shavin Vinodh
- Mohit Ulva
- Chigurupati Venkata
- Kavya Patel
India U19 Squad for Multi-Day Matches:
- Yashbardhan Chauhan (Captain)
- Lakshya Raichandani (Vice-Captain)
- Sagar Virk
- Kushagra Ojha
- Manal Chauhan
- Kush Patel
- Manav Krishna (Wicketkeeper)
- Abhipray Biswas (Wicketkeeper)
- Rohit Yadav
- Ishan Om
- Ayaan Akram
- Pranav Ragavendra
- Priyanshu Singh
- Mohit Ulva
- Aryan Yadav
Series Schedule
The tour comprises three One-Day Internationals and two multi-day matches. All three ODIs and the first multi-day game will be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. The second multi-day fixture is scheduled for the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad.
| Match Type | Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st One-Day | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | One-Day Series |
| 2nd One-Day | Monday, September 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | One-Day Series |
| 3rd One-Day | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | One-Day Series |
| 1st Multi-Day | September 27 - September 30, 2026 | 9:30 AM | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | Multi-Day Series |
| 2nd Multi-Day | October 5 - October 8, 2026 | 9:30 AM | Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground, Ahmedabad | Multi-Day Series |
Where to Watch India U19 vs Australia U19
Cricket fans across various regions can catch the live action of the India U19 vs Australia U19 series through the following broadcasters and streaming platforms: Rahul Dravid's Son, Anvay Scores 87 in India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Match.
- India: Star Sports Network (Linear TV), JioHotstar (Digital)
- Other Regions: ICC.tv
This series promises to be a captivating encounter as the next generation of cricketing talent takes center stage. While the Australia U19 squad details were not available at the time of publication, the inclusion of sons of two of India's cricketing legends, alongside other promising players, sets the stage for a thrilling competition.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 27, 2026 12:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).