Anvay Dravid Named in India Under-19 Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

BENGALURU – Seventeen-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former Indian cricket captain and batting legend Rahul Dravid, has officially earned his maiden call-up to the India Under-19 squad. The selection, announced Thursday, June 11, 2026, places the young cricketer in the national setup for the upcoming bilateral tour of Sri Lanka, scheduled to commence on July 4, 2026.

The Junior Cricket Selection Committee, chaired by S. Sharath, confirmed the roster for the tour, which includes three One-Day matches and two multi-day fixtures to be played in Hambantota. Anvay has been selected as one of two wicketkeepers in the 15-member One-Day squad, alongside Rajat Baghel.

A Rising Talent in Karnataka Cricket

Anvay Dravid’s elevation to the national level follows a series of consistent performances in domestic age-group cricket. Serving as the captain of the Karnataka Under-19 team, he led his side to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Vinoo Mankad Trophy. During the tournament, he demonstrated his composure under pressure, accumulating 220 runs across six innings, including a standout unbeaten 82 in a crucial run-chase against Himachal Pradesh.

His development as a wicketkeeper-batsman has drawn attention from scouts, following an earlier milestone where he scored a maiden century during the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy. The upcoming tour of Sri Lanka serves as his first foray into international cricket at the age-group level, a significant step in the professional career of the young cricketer.

Squad Details and Leadership

The India Under-19 team for the Sri Lanka tour will be led by captain Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan, representing Madhya Pradesh, with Lakshya Raichandani serving as the vice-captain for both the One-Day and multi-day formats.

While Anvay features in the white-ball (One-Day) squad, the committee opted for different personnel for the multi-day matches. Manav Krishna and Aryan Sandesh Sakpal have been named as the wicketkeeping options for the longer-format games. This strategic rotation is part of the BCCI's broader initiative to evaluate various prospects across different conditions and match formats.

Why It Matters

For the Indian cricket establishment, the inclusion of Anvay Dravid highlights the depth of the domestic pipeline. For fans and observers of the sport, the call-up carries symbolic weight, as Anvay follows his father, "The Wall," and his elder brother, Samit Dravid—who was also selected for the India U-19 squad in 2024—into the national fold. The Sri Lanka tour provides a vital platform for these emerging athletes to transition from domestic performers to international junior cricketers.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Selection: Anvay Dravid named in India’s Under-19 One-Day squad for the Sri Lanka tour.

• Tournament Schedule: The tour officially begins on July 4, 2026, in Hambantota.

• Role: Anvay will serve as a wicketkeeper-batsman alongside Rajat Baghel.

• Previous Form: He recently captained Karnataka U-19 to the quarterfinals of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scoring 220 runs.

FAQ

1. Is Anvay Dravid the first of Rahul Dravid's sons to play for India?

No, Rahul Dravid’s elder son, Samit Dravid, was also selected for the India Under-19 squad in 2024 for a home series against Australia.

2. Which formats will Anvay Dravid play in Sri Lanka?

Anvay has been named in the 15-member One-Day squad for the white-ball series.

3. Who is the captain of the India U-19 team for this tour?

Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan from Madhya Pradesh has been appointed as the captain for both the One-Day and multi-day squads.

4. Where will the tour take place?

The bilateral series will be hosted in Sri Lanka, with matches starting in Hambantota.

Source: BCCI, UNI India, The Times of India, The Federal, The Pioneer