India U19 Squad Set for 2025 Australia Tour

The India U19 cricket team, captained by Ayush Mhatre and vice-captained by Vihaan Malhotra, will tour Australia for three one-day matches and two four-day games beginning September 21, 2025. The squad retains key players from their successful England tour, notably 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently set youth cricket records for the fastest ODI and Test centuries. India triumphed over England 3-2 in the Youth ODIs and drew both Youth Tests, with standout performances by Mhatre and Suryavanshi. The Australian series will be held at the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane and the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. The BCCI junior selection committee has also named standby and returning players, maintaining the team's core lineup. This tour is seen as a crucial opportunity for young players to demonstrate their skill on foreign pitches ahead of possible senior team selection.