Samit Dravid, son of legendary Indian cricketer and coach Rahul Dravid, has earned his first selection in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming multi-format home series against Australia Under-19. This series is scheduled to take place in September and October. Dravid’s inclusion in the squad marks an important milestone in his budding cricketing career, highlighting his recent performances in domestic cricket.
The Indian Under-19 team will take on Australia in three 50-overs matches in Puducherry on September 21, 23 and 26. After these limited-overs matches, the action will shift to Chennai for two four-day matches, scheduled to begin on September 30 and October 7. These matches will offer the young players a valuable platform to showcase their talent on the international stage.
Mohamed Amaan, a promising middle-order batsman from Uttar Pradesh, has been appointed as the captain of the 50-overs side. Meanwhile, Soham Patwardhan of Madhya Pradesh will lead the team in the longer format during the four-day matches. Both captains bring a wealth of domestic experience and leadership qualities to the team.
Samit Dravid’s selection follows his participation in the Maharaja T20 Trophy, a senior men’s T20 tournament in Karnataka. Representing the Mysuru Warriors, Dravid batted in the middle order, scoring 82 runs at a strike rate of 114 in seven innings. While his contributions with the bat were highlighted, he was not required to bowl at his medium pace during the tournament. On the same day that the Under-19 squad was announced, Dravid’s team, Mysuru Warriors, was all set to play in the semi-final of the Maharaja T20 Trophy.
Earlier this year, Dravid was a key player for Karnataka in their successful campaign to win the Cooch Behar Trophy, a prestigious four-day tournament for under-19 cricketers. Over the course of eight matches, Dravid amassed 362 runs and took 16 wickets, including two crucial wickets in the final against Mumbai, proving his all-round capabilities.
The India Under-19 50-overs squad includes a mix of talent from various state associations, with notable players like Rudra Patel, Kartikeya KP and Kiran Chormale in the roster. The team also features wicketkeepers Abhigyan Kundu and Harvansh Singh Pangalia. In the four-day squad, names like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihan Malhotra and Aditya Rawat stand out, along with Samit Dravid, who is expected to make valuable contributions.
These upcoming matches against Australia Under-19s represent an important opportunity for Samit Dravid and his teammates to gain international experience and further their development in competitive cricket. As the series approaches, all eyes will be on these young talents as they strive to make their mark on the field.
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