Thomas Rew to Lead England U19s in ODI Series Against India
England U19s Set for Exciting Series Against India
London [UK], June 13: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially named Thomas Rew as the captain of the England men's U19 team for an upcoming five-match Youth One-Day International series against the India men's U19 squad at home.
According to a statement from the ECB, "Thomas Rew will lead the England Men U19s in the five-match Youth One-Day International series against India Men U19s."
Among the 15-player squad, Worcestershire's Isaac Mohammed stands out as the only uncapped player.
Mike Yardy, the Head Coach for England Men U19s, expressed enthusiasm about the selected squad, stating, "We have chosen an exciting lineup for the ODI series. Our players possess a range of white-ball skills and are mainly available for the ICC Under-19 World Cup this winter."
He added, "Facing the India Under-19s will be a significant challenge this summer, providing a fantastic opportunity for the boys to showcase their talents both as a team and individually."
The series kicks off at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove on Friday, June 27, followed by matches in Northampton and Worcester.
Here is the England Men U19s squad for the ODIs against India U19s: Thomas Rew (Somerset – captain), Ralphie Albert (Surrey), Ben Dawkins (Kent), Jaydn Denly (Kent), Rocky Flintoff (Lancashire), Alex French (Surrey), Alex Green (Leicestershire), Jack Home (Worcestershire), James Isbell (Middlesex), Ben Mayes (Hampshire), James Minto (Durham), Isaac Mohammed (Worcestershire), Joseph Moores (Lancashire), Seb Morgan (Middlesex), Alex Wade (Yorkshire).
Youth ODI Schedule:
Friday, June 27: England Men U19s vs India Men U19s, 1st Central County Ground, Hove.
Monday, June 30: England Men U19s vs India Men U19s, The County Ground, Northampton.
Wednesday, July 2: England Men U19s vs India Men U19s, The County Ground, Northampton.
Saturday, July 5: England Men U19s vs India Men U19s, Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester.
Monday, July 7: England Men U19s vs India Men U19s, Visit Worcestershire New Road, Worcester.
Youth Tests Schedule:
July 12-15: England Men U19s vs India Men U19s, The County Ground, Beckenham.
July 19-22: England Men U19s vs India Men U19s, The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford.