India U-19 Team Prepares for Test Series Against England

India's U-19 Squad Takes on England in Youth Test Series

While the senior Indian cricket team is touring England, the Under-19 squad is also on a parallel journey. After clinching the five-match ODI series with a score of 3-2, the U-19 team is gearing up to face England's U-19 in a two-match Test series, with the first match scheduled for Saturday, July 12, at the County Ground in Beckenham.

England's U-19 Team Announced for the First Test

The squad for the first Test has been disclosed, featuring Hamza Sheikh, the Warwickshire opener, as captain. Sheikh returns to the captaincy after leading the team against Sri Lanka last summer. He missed the South Africa U-19 tour earlier this year due to commitments with the England Lions.

Diversity in England's Youth Squad

Notably, the 15-member squad includes three players of Indian descent who have switched allegiance to England: Aryan Sawant, Eksh Singh, and Jai Singh, highlighting the growing diversity within England's youth cricket framework.

England U-19 Squad Overview

Notable Names in the England Squad

Among the standout players in the squad are Rocky Flintoff, the son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, and Archie Vaughan, the son of ex-captain Michael Vaughan. Flintoff has made a significant impact in the recent ODIs against India, scoring 222 runs across five matches, including a century and a half-century, earning his spot in the Test team.

India's Focus Shifts to Test Cricket

After a hard-fought white-ball series where India U-19 triumphed 3-2, the focus now transitions to the longer format of the game. The second and final youth Test will take place in Chelmsford from July 20-23. With impressive individual performances in the ODIs and fresh talent on both sides, this Test series promises to be an exciting showdown between two emerging U-19 teams.