Ayush Mhatre to Lead India at ICC U19 World Cup 2026

Ayush Mhatre has been named captain for India's U19 squad for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. The BCCI announced the 15-member squad on December 27, 2025.

• Ayush Mhatre appointed captain of India's U19 World Cup 2026 squad.
• Vihaan Malhotra named vice-captain for the upcoming U19 World Cup.
• U19 World Cup 2026 to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from Jan 15 to Feb 6.
• Mhatre and Malhotra to miss South Africa tour due to wrist injuries.
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi will captain India U19 for the South Africa ODI series.
• India placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, USA, and Bangladesh.

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