Rahul Dravid’s son Anvai has earned an India U19 call-up to tour Sri Lanka as BCCI names squad

In a significant development for Indian cricket, a familiar and respected surname will once again grace the international age-group stage. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The Junior Cricket Committee has released information about this India Under 19 Men squads for the upcoming tour Sri LankaIt is planned for July 2026. It is included in the title of the announcement Anvai Dravidyounger son of former Indian captain and ICC T20 World Cup– winning head coach Rahul Dravid.

The upcoming tour is an important breeding ground for India’s next generation of cricketing talent. The bilateral series will see the young Indian contingent compete against their Sri Lankan counterparts in a balanced format mix that includes three white-ball one-day matches followed by two traditional red-ball multi-day matches.

Rahul Dravid’s son Anvai has secured his place in the India U19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka

Anwai’s first national call-up highlights his steady rise through the domestic age-group cricket ranks. The teenage prodigy, who has been selected as the special wicketkeeper-batsman for the one-day leg of the tour, has been rewarded for his highly impressive, quick-fire performances in local and state-level tournaments. A solid right-hander with sharp reflexes behind the roots, Anway consistently displays the technical soundness and temperament long associated with his sire’s legendary legacy.

Cricket certainly runs deep in the Dravid family. Anway’s elder brother, Samit Dravidalready a prominent name in local circles, it has made waves as an all-rounder Mysuru Warriors in the year Maharaja T20 Trophy. Now when Anwai dons the iconic Indian jersey, attention will inevitably intensify. Handling the immense pressure of a cricket-mad nation while carrying one of the sport’s most revered surnames will be a real test of character. However, those who have followed his journey note that the youngster has the calm demeanor required to carve out a unique personality on the pitch.

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BCCI has announced the India U19 squads and their fixtures for the tour of Sri Lanka

With a strong emphasis on the lineage of the Dravidian family, the BCCI has chosen a highly competitive core group to lead the charge in the island nation. To demonstrate the Board’s confidence in continuity and leadership stability, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan appointed to captain the Indian contingent in both one-day and multi-day formats. He will be an assistant in the field Lakshya Raichandanihanded over the vice-captain duties for the entire tour.

The action begins on July 4, 2026 in the coastal city of Hambantota, which will host all three 50-over matches. After the white-ball series, the team will switch to the longest format, playing the first multi-day game at the historic venue of Galle before concluding the tour in Colombo.

The all-white ball squad has dynamic names Sagar Virk, Vineeth VKand Rajat Baghelcombines specialized longer-format talent, including the red-ball lineup Patel Kush, Manal Chauhan, and Aryan Sandesh Sakpal. The series offers these young athletes a prime platform to showcase their skills and stake their claim for future team transitions.

India U19 Men’s One Day Squad:

Sagar Virk, Lakshya Raichandani (VC), Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (C), Vineeth VK, Arjun Rajput, Kushagra Ojha, Rajat Baghel (WK), Anvay Dravid (WK), Anmoljeet Singh, Vutkuri Yashveer Goud, Rohit Anil Yadav, Shavine Uthi Pash, Parya Ishi Pash, Sood.

India U19 Men’s All-Day Squad:

Sagar Virk, Lakshya Raichandani (VC), Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (C), Patel Kush, Manal Chauhan, Kushagra Ojha, Manav Krishna (WK), Aryan Sandesh Sakpal (WK), Hemchudeshan J, BK Kishore, Rohit Anil Yadav, Kavya Priesh Prapatig Patel, Singh, Venkata.

India U19 Sri Lanka 2026 tour: Full schedule

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