The New Delhi
Junior Cricket Committee has announced the 15-member Indian U19 squad for the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup, to be played in Muscat, Oman from November 5 to 14. India has been drawn in Group A along with UAE, Nepal and arch-rivals Pakistan. The top two teams from Group A and Group B (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia) will advance to the semi-finals to be played on November 12, while the final will be held 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. Lakshya Raichandani will be captained by the team, while Yashwardhan Singh Chauhan will be the vice-captain.

Aryavir Sehwag's entry into the team
Aryavir Sehwag, son of former Indian legendary opening batsman Virender Sehwag, has been included in the Indian U19 team. Aryavir attracted attention with his aggressive and consistent batting in recent domestic Under-19 tournaments and India A matches.

Aryavir, who possesses explosive run-scoring abilities like his father, has earned the selectors' trust with his impressive performances in recent matches. He will be responsible for bolstering India's top order in this Asia Cup.

Anvay Dravid will be the wicketkeeper
Anvay Dravid, son of former Indian cricket captain and legendary batsman Rahul Dravid, has been selected in the team as a wicketkeeper-batsman. In domestic and India U19 warm-up matches, Anvay has impressed everyone with his excellent batting and superb keeping behind the wicket. Playing with technique and a patient style like his father, Anvay has cemented his place in the team by playing crucial innings under pressure.

The Indian squad is as follows:
Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Aryavir Sehwag, V.K. Vineeth, Yashwardhan Singh Chauhan (vice-captain), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper), Rajat Baghel (wicketkeeper), V. Yashvir, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, Ishan Sood.