India has announced its U19 squad for the upcoming tour of England. Batsman Ayush Mhatre will lead the 16-member team. Abhigyan Kundu has been named vice-captain and wicketkeeper.
But the biggest buzz? The inclusion of 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a power-hitter who stunned fans this season.
Full England tour schedule confirmed
The month-long tour runs from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The team will play a 50-over warm-up game, followed by a five-match Youth ODI series. It wraps up with two multi-day red-ball fixtures against England U19.
This format mix will test both technical skill and temperament.
IPL stars turn U19 leaders
Ayush Mhatre was one of the big finds of IPL 2025, joining Chennai Super Kings mid-season as an injury replacement. He impressed with his maturity and stroke play.
Meanwhile, Vaibhav Suryavanshi exploded onto the scene this season. He debuted midway and grabbed headlines by smashing a 34-ball century, the fastest by an Indian. He broke records like glass.
Now, both youngsters step into red-ball cricket, and all eyes will be on how they adapt in England’s swinging conditions.
Squad mixes firepower and depth
The squad combines top-order hitters, all-rounders, and wicketkeepers. Selectors have shown faith in youth and form. Alongside the stars, new names like Maulyarajsinh Chavda, R S Ambrish, and Mohammed Enaan also get their shot.
India U19 squad for england tour
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
Standbys:
Naman Pushpak, D Deepesh, Vedant Trivedi, Vikalp Tiwari, Alankrith Rapole (WK)
What’s at stake
This England tour is more than just a bilateral series. It’s a stepping stone for future India caps. Strong performances could put players in contention for India A and the next U19 World Cup.
Mhatre and Suryavanshi are already stars in white-ball cricket. But the red-ball games in swinging conditions? That’s the real test.
