The Junior Cricket Committee has unveiled the India U-19 squad for their eagerly awaited month-long tour of England, scheduled from June 24 to July 23, 2025. This thrilling tour offers a blend of intense competition and valuable learning opportunities, as India’s emerging cricket stars gear up to face England U-19 in both limited-overs and multi-day formats.
🏏 Tour Schedule and Match Details
The tour comprises eight matches, including a 50-over warm-up game, a five-match Youth ODI series, and two multi-day matches. The itinerary offers a perfect blend of white-ball and red-ball cricket, preparing the budding cricketers for the future of international cricket.
Here’s the full match schedule for India Men’s U-19 tour of England 2025:
No. | Date (From – To) | Match | Venue |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Tue, 24-Jun | 50-over Warm-Up | Loughborough University |
2 | Fri, 27-Jun | 1st One Day | Hove |
3 | Mon, 30-Jun | 2nd One Day | Northampton |
4 | Wed, 02-Jul | 3rd One Day | Northampton |
5 | Sat, 05-Jul | 4th One Day | Worcester |
6 | Mon, 07-Jul | 5th One Day | Worcester |
7 | Sat, 12-Jul – Tue, 15-Jul | 1st Multi Day | Beckenham |
8 | Sun, 20-Jul – Wed, 23-Jul | 2nd Multi Day | Chelmsford |
These fixtures are set across some of England’s iconic cricket venues, allowing the young players to acclimatize and perform in varied conditions.
🇮🇳 India U-19 Squad for England Tour 2025
The selection features a mix of raw talent and experience, with several players having already impressed in domestic and age-group tournaments. The team will be led by Ayush Mhatre, with Abhigyan Kundu named vice-captain and one of the wicketkeepers.
Main Squad:
- Ayush Mhatre (Captain)
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Vihaan Malhotra
- Maulyarajsinh Chavda
- Rahul Kumar
- Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK)
- Harvansh Singh (WK)
- R S Ambrish
- Kanishk Chouhan
- Khilan Patel
- Henil Patel
- Yudhajit Guha
- Pranav Raghavendra
- Mohammed Enaan
- Aditya Rana
- Anmoljeet Singh
Standby Players:
- Naman Pushpak
- D Deepesh
- Vedant Trivedi
- Vikalp Tiwari
- Alankrith Rapole (WK)
🔍 A Crucial Step Toward Future Stardom
This tour is a crucial stepping stone for these youngsters, offering a rare international platform to showcase their skills and temperament in foreign conditions. It serves not just as a test of talent, but also of character, adaptability, and team dynamics.
Selectors, coaches, and fans alike will be closely monitoring performances, as many of these players could form the core of the Indian senior team in the coming years. From batting prowess to spin and pace combinations, the squad is balanced and well-equipped to take on the challenge.
📰 Conclusion
The India U-19 tour of England 2025 promises to be an exhilarating showcase of emerging cricket talent. With the squad now finalized and the itinerary confirmed, the stage is set for a gripping contest between two strong youth cricket nations.
Stay tuned for live updates, match results, player highlights, and expert analysis as India U-19 gears up to conquer English conditions and bring home pride and experience.