Heavy rain threatens to disrupt Friday’s opening youth ODI between India u-19 and Australia u-19 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here.
India is captained by Lakshya Raichandani with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan his deputy in the three-match series. Lakshya was vice-captain on the recent Sri Lanka tour where Yashbardhan led the side. “Australia is always a formidable side. From the preparation point of view, we are happy that we’ve covered all the areas. It is now about executing the plans. The squad includes two familiar surnames. Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, is in line for his first appearance at this level.
Anvay Dravid, the younger son of Rahul Dravid, made his India u-19 debut in Sri Lanka.
We know the challenges that come up against Australia, so we are prepared for them,” Goud told The Hindu.
Bilateral Series Aims for Player Development
Australia’s cricket team, led by former senior men’s head coach Tim Nielsen, is set to feature players Will Byrom and Kasey Barton, both of whom participated in this year’s U-19 World Cup. The primary objective of the upcoming bilateral series is to provide exposure and foster the development of these young athletes. Nielsen emphasized the importance of their growth by saying, “The whole idea of this bilateral series is about exposure and development of the boys. From where they were and probably with the exposure to the bigger games, how they develop themselves wherever they are put in a game situation.” The match is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.