Dravid and Sehwag heirs named for India U19 Asia Cup squad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the U19 Asia Cup, featuring Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, and Aryavir Sehwag, son of batting legend Virender Sehwag, among the selected players.

Both young players have earned their places in the squad through consistent performances in domestic cricket, demonstrating their cricketing credentials independent of their family backgrounds. The selection reflects the merit-based approach followed by the national selectors in identifying emerging talent for the junior tournament.

The U19 Asia Cup remains a crucial platform for identifying and grooming future stars of Indian cricket. Over the years, the tournament has served as a launching pad for many players who have gone on to represent the national team at the senior level.

The squad selection comes as India prepares to compete against other Asian nations in a high-level tournament that showcases the depth of young cricketing talent across the region. The BCCI has maintained its focus on developing comprehensive talent pipelines through age-group cricket programmes.