December 28, 2025 10:57 AM
Ayush Mhatre to captain India at U19 World Cup; Sooryavanshi named captain for SA tour
Ayush Mhatre has been named India’s captain for the upcoming ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. However, Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra, who is also part of the U19 World Cup squad, will miss the pre-tournament 50-over tour of South Africa from January 3 to 7 after sustaining wrist injuries. In Mhatre’s absence, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will lead the side on the South Africa tour, where India will play all three matches at Willowmoore ...