Anvay Dravid Makes India Under-19 Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

Dr. Annelies De Vos · 2026-06-13

The BCCI Junior Cricket Committee has officially named Anvay Dravid in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. He's the younger son of legendary former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, and he earned his spot as a wicketkeeper-batter for the one-day leg of the series. The squads were announced on Thursday, June 11, by the selection committee led by S Sharath. The tour will consist of three one-day matches and two multi-day matches, starting on July 4, 2026. It's a big moment for the young player, and fans are excited to see him follow in his father's footsteps. ### Selection Details and Team Leadership The Junior Cricket Committee chose a talented group of young players for this trip. Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will captain the team for both the one-day and multi-day formats. Lakshya Raichandani will serve as vice-captain across both versions of the game. They'll lead a squad full of promising talent. Anvay Dravid is specifically part of the 15-member one-day squad. He'll share wicketkeeping duties with Rajat Baghel during the white-ball matches. For the red-ball multi-day games, selectors went with a different pair of keepers: Manav Krishna and Aryan Sandesh Sakpal. That shows the team is thinking about specialized roles for different conditions. ### Anvay Dravid's Recent Cricket Form Anvay earned his national team call-up after some impressive performances in domestic cricket. He recently captained the Karnataka Under-19 team to the quarterfinals of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. During that tournament, he showed real skill with the bat and finished as one of the top scorers for his side. His numbers tell the story: 220 runs in six matches at a brilliant average of 55.00. His highest score was an unbeaten 82 against Himachal Pradesh. He came in at number four and led his side to victory in a challenging run chase. He also scored another half-century during that tournament in Dehradun. Earlier in his career, Anvay made his mark in the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy by scoring his maiden century. He was part of India B Under-19 in a tri-series against Afghanistan back in November 2025. He didn't score runs in his only match during that series, but he performed well behind the stumps by taking two catches. That kind of all-round contribution is exactly what selectors love to see. ### India Under-19 Squad Lists Here's the full one-day squad for the tour: - Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (Captain) - Lakshya Raichandani (Vice-Captain) - Anvay Dravid (Wicketkeeper) - Rajat Baghel (Wicketkeeper) - Sagar Virk - Vineeth V K - Arjun Rajput - Kushagra Ojha - Anmoljeet Singh - Vutkuri Yashveer Goud - Rohit Anil Yadav - Shavin V - Kavya Paresh Patel - Mohit Ulva - Ishan Sood It's a well-rounded group with a mix of batting, bowling, and wicketkeeping talent. The selectors clearly put a lot of thought into building a squad that can handle different conditions. ### Tour Schedule and Venues The tour of Sri Lanka will give these young cricketers some vital international experience. The matches will take place in three different cities: Hambantota, Galle, and Colombo. Each venue offers its own unique challenges, which is great for player development. The series kicks off with three one-day matches in Hambantota. These games start at 10:00 AM local time on July 4, July 6, and July 9. After that, the team will play two multi-day matches. The first four-day game happens in Galle from July 13 to July 16. The second and final four-day game takes place in Colombo from July 20 to July 23. ### What's Next for Anvay Dravid? The selectors see this Sri Lanka tour as the start of a new development cycle. The main goal is to get players ready for the next Under-19 World Cup. Since Anvay Dravid is now 17, he's eligible for the age category for that global tournament. That's a huge opportunity. This tour will test the young players' skills in a range of conditions. Playing abroad teaches them to adapt to different pitches, weather, and crowds. It's a big step up from domestic cricket, but these guys are ready for it. For Anvay, this is just the beginning of what could be a very promising career.