New Delhi, 30 October (H.S.): The Indian squad for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup has been announced, with Anvay Dravid and Aryavir Sehwag, sons of two of Indian cricket’s most celebrated former players, Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, earning places in the 15-member team.

The tournament will be held in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14. The squad was selected by the Junior Cricket Committee.

Anvay Dravid has been included as a wicketkeeper, while Aryavir Sehwag has been selected as a batter. The tournament will provide both young cricketers with an important opportunity to showcase their abilities at the international level.

Lakshya Raichandani will lead the Indian side, with Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan named vice-captain.

India have been placed in Group A alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal and Pakistan. Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for November 12, while the final will be played on November 14.

India will begin their campaign against Nepal on November 6, followed by matches against Pakistan on November 8 and the UAE on November 10. All three of India's group-stage fixtures will be played at the Oman Cricket Academy (OCC) Turf Ground in Muscat.

India Under-19 squad: Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Aryavir Sehwag, V.K. Vineet, Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan (vice-captain), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper), Rajat Baghel (wicketkeeper), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod and Ishan Sood.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar