Sehwag, Dravid sons named in India U19 squad for Australia series

The sons of Indian cricket legends Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid have been selected for the India Under-19 squad for an upcoming series against Australia. Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid were named in the 15-member One-Day International squad, marking a significant moment for the next generation of two of the sport's most celebrated families. The series is scheduled to begin on September 18, 2026.

The selection was announced by the BCCI selection committee, with separate squads named for the three One-Day matches and two multi-day fixtures. Lakshya Raichandani will captain the One-Day side, with Yashbardhan Chauhan as his deputy. For the multi-day games, Chauhan will lead, with Raichandani serving as vice-captain. Both Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid are included only in the One-Day squad.

Aaryavir Sehwag, the son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, is making his maiden India U19 call-up. The young batter has already demonstrated his potential in domestic age-group cricket, notably scoring 297 off 309 balls for Delhi U19 against Meghalaya in the Cooch Behar Trophy in 2024. He also accumulated 496 runs in the 2025 edition of the tournament. He is currently playing in the...