Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh, two cricketers of Indian origin, have been included in the Australia U19 squad. Cricket Australia has unveiled a strong lineup for the upcoming series against India U19. The young teams will compete in three 50-over matches and two four-day games, scheduled to take place in Brisbane and Mackay.
The Australia U19 side will be led by captain Steve Hogan, marking the first series under new head coach Tim Nielsen. This series is a key part of Cricket Australia’s long-term player development plan, aimed at preparing players for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026.
Among the selected players are Aryan Sharma, a batter representing Victoria, and Yash Deshmukh, an all-rounder from New South Wales. Their selection was made in coordination with state talent managers.
Australia U-19 squad for the India series
| No. | Player Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Budge |
| 2 | Alex Turner |
| 3 | Steve Hogan |
| 4 | Will Malajczuk |
| 5 | Yash Deshmukh |
| 6 | Tom Hogan |
| 7 | Aryan Sharma |
| 8 | John James |
| 9 | Hayden Schiller |
| 10 | Charles Lachmund |
| 11 | Ben Gordon |
| 12 | Will Byrom |
| 13 | Kasey Barton |
| 14 | Alex Lee Young |
| 15 | Jayden Draper |
India U19 Squad for the Australia Tour
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently announced the India U19 squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. The team will be led by captain Ayush Mhatre, with Vihaan Malhotra appointed as the vice-captain. The squad also includes promising talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and several others.
Squad Members:
Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vihaan Malhotra (Vice-Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Wicketkeeper), Harvansh Singh (Wicketkeeper), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, D Deepesh, Kishan Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, Khilan Patel, Udhav Mohan, Aman Chauhan.
Australia U-19 vs India U-19 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Start Time (IST) | Start Time (AEST) | Day/Night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21 | 1st 50-over match | Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane | 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | D/N |
| September 24 | 2nd 50-over match | Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane | 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | D/N |
| September 26 | 3rd 50-over match | Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane | 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | D/N |
| September 30 – Oct 3 | 1st Four-day match | Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane | 5:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Day |
| October 7 – 10 | 2nd Four-day match | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 6:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Day |
