Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid have earned India U-19 ODI places for Australia’s tour of India. Aaryavir’s selection follows his 297 against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy. Anvay, meanwhile, retains his place after India’s recent Sri Lanka assignment.
With Australia set to tour India, the three-match ODI series begins in Rajkot on September 18. The teams will then move into two Multi-Day fixtures in Rajkot and Ahmedabad. The series gives both youngsters another chance to build their international experience.
Here is a closer look at both selections, Aaryavir’s domestic record, Anvay’s recent experience, squad details, and the complete schedule.
Anvay Dravid Retains India U-19 Place
Anvay Dravid has retained his place in India’s U-19 ODI squad for Australia. He previously featured during India’s recent youth tour of Sri Lanka.
The wicketkeeper-batter now gets another opportunity against strong opposition. His inclusion also gives India continuity behind the stumps during the ODI series.
Anvay will share the wicketkeeping duties with Rajat Baghel. He remains part of the 15-member ODI squad led by Lakshya Raichandani.
Anvay Dravid Brings Recent Youth Cricket Experience
.Anvay Dravid’s selection extends beyond his famous surname. His age-group record includes strong domestic performances and an impressive youth international innings.
During the second Youth ODI against Sri Lanka in July 2026, India found themselves in trouble after slipping to 81/4 by the 19th over.
Anvaym, however, steadied the innings with an aggressive 87 off 67 balls, including nine fours and one six. He also shared a 145-run partnership with Arjun Rajput, helping India recover from early trouble.
Strong Domestic Age-Group Record
Anvay also enjoyed a productive 2024–25 Vijay Merchant Trophy campaign for Karnataka. He finished as the team’s leading run-scorer, collecting 459 runs across eight innings.
He scored two centuries during the tournament. Anvay made an unbeaten 100 off 153 balls against Jharkhand before producing 110 off 198 balls against Punjab.
Anvay also has several valuable age-group records to his name. He scored an unbeaten 200 for Bangalore Zone against Tumkur Zone in the KSCA U-16 Inter-Zonal tournament. He also averaged 45 in the 2023–24 Vijay Merchant Trophy, with four half-centuries.
Aaryavir Sehwag Earns Maiden India U-19 Call-Up
Aaryavir Sehwag has received his maiden India U-19 call-up for the ODI series. The right-handed batter has built his reputation through strong performances in youth cricket.
His biggest innings came against Meghalaya in the 2024–25 Cooch Behar Trophy. Aaryavir scored 297 from 309 balls, with 51 fours and three sixes.
The innings remains one of his most notable age-group performances. He also scored 496 runs during the 2024–25 Cooch Behar Trophy season.
Aaryavir has also gained senior-level exposure through the Delhi Premier League. His progression now reaches another stage with India U-19 selection.
Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag Follow Their Fathers’ Footsteps
The selections of Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag bring together the sons of two former India teammates. Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid shared the Indian dressing room during their international careers.
Their sons will now represent India together at U-19 level. The connection has naturally attracted attention around the squad announcement.
However, both selections also reflect separate cricketing journeys. Aaryavir enters the setup for the first time, while Anvay returns after previous youth-team exposure.
The pair are selected for the ODI leg only. Neither player features in India’s separate squad for the two Multi-Day fixtures.
India U-19 ODI Squad for Australia Series
Lakshya Raichandani will captain India’s U-19 ODI team. Yashbardhan Chauhan has been named vice-captain for the three matches.
Here is the complete squad:
India U-19 ODI squad: Lakshya Raichandani (C), Yashbardhan Chauhan (VC), Rajat Baghel (WK), Aaryavir Sehwag, V.K. Vineet, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (WK), V. Yashveer, Rohit Yadav, Shavin Vinodh, Mohit Ulva, Chigurupati Venkata, Kavya Patel.
Australia U-19 Tour of India 2026 Schedule
Australia’s U-19 team will tour India for three ODIs and two Multi-Day fixtures. The series begins in Rajkot on September 18, with all three ODIs scheduled at the venue.
The teams will remain in Rajkot for the opening Multi-Day fixture from September 27 to 30. The second match will then move to Ahmedabad from October 5 to 8.
Here is the complete schedule, including the venues and local start times for every fixture.
| Date | Format | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 1st ODI | 9:00 AM | Rajkot |
| September 21, 2026 | 2nd ODI | 9:00 AM | Rajkot |
| September 23, 2026 | 3rd ODI | 9:00 AM | Rajkot |
| September 27–30, 2026 | 1st Multi-Day | 9:30 AM | Rajkot |
| October 5–8, 2026 | 2nd Multi-Day | 9:30 AM | Ahmedabad |
India U-19 Multi-Day Squad
Yashbardhan Chauhan will lead India in the Multi-Day fixtures. Lakshya Raichandani will serve as vice-captain.
The full squad is as follows:
Yashbardhan Chauhan, Lakshya Raichandani, Manav Krishna, Abhipray Biswas, Sagar Virk, Kushagra Ojha, Manal Chauhan, Kush Patel, Ishan Om, Ayaan Akram, Pranav Ragavendra, Priyanshu Singh, Mohit Ulva, Aryan Yadav.
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Conclusion
IIndia’s U-19 squad now features two young names attracting plenty of attention. Aaryavir Sehwag earns his maiden opportunity, while Anvay Dravid continues his journey with the national youth side.
Aaryavir brings an impressive domestic record, highlighted by his memorable 297 against Meghalaya. Anvay also carries valuable youth experience, including his 87 against Sri Lanka during India’s recent U-19 campaign.
Now it is time for fans to get behind the young boys, cheer them on, and support their journey. Let’s hope Aaryavir and Anvay make the most of their opportunities in India colours.
