Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, has been selected in India’s Under-19 B squad for the upcoming tri-series to be held from November 17-30. Afghanistan Under-19 players will also participate in the tournament, with all matches to be played at BCCI’s Center of Excellence in Bengaluru.
The selection comes as part of Anvay’s steady rise through the youth cricket system in recent months. A promising goalkeeper, he regularly participates in age-group tournaments and performs well at domestic junior level. Just last month, Anvay captained Karnataka in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy where he was handed the leadership duties thanks to his form and composure. Moreover, he was named in squad for Under-19 Challenger Trophy will be played in Hyderabad in November, although he is yet to get game time in that competition.
The team announcement also noted the absence of two noted young talents, Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. According to the BCCI, their unavailability is due to existing commitments. Mhatre is currently representing Mumbai in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season Suryavanshi was selected in the India A team which will compete in the Rising Stars Asian Cup. Their involvement in senior and A-team level competitions reflects the depth of India’s youth cricket pipeline, where standout players often move quickly through the ranks.
The upcoming tri-series will serve as another opportunity for coaches and selectors to assess emerging talent in preparation for future U-19 World Cup selections. For Anvay Dravid, it represents the next step in an ever-evolving career, with expectations naturally raised by his family legacy – but his recent performances suggest he is forging his own path.
India U19 A Squad: Vihaan Malhotra (C) (PCA), Abhigyan Kundu (VC & WK) (MCA), Wafi Kachchhi (HYD CA), Vansh Acharya (SCA), Vineeth VK (TNCA), Lakshya Raichandani (CAU), A. Rapole (WK) (HYD CA), Kanishk Chouhan (H), Anishk Chouhan (H) (PCA), Mohamed Enaan (KCA), Henil Patel (GCA), Ashutosh Mahida (BCA), Aditya Rawat (CAU), Mohammed Malik (HYD CA)
India U19 B Squad: Aaron George (C) (HYD CA), Vedant Trivedi (VC) (GCA), Yuvraj Gohil (SCA), Maulyarajsinh Chavda (GCA), Rahul Kumar (PCA), Harvansh Singh (WK) (SCA), Anvay Dravid (WK) (KSCA), RS Ambrish (NaMCATNCA), Pupak (KiMCATNCA), Bpak Hemchudeshan J (TNCA), Udhav Mohan (DDCA), Ishan Sood (PCA), D Deepesh (TNCA). Rohit Kumar Das (CAB)
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Issued by:
Amar Panicker
Published on:
November 11, 2025
