Samit Dravid, the 18-year-old son of legendary cricketer and former Indian head coach Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India U-19 squad for the upcoming series against Australia. Following in the footsteps of his illustrious father, Samit’s recent rise highlights his potential as a promising young talent in the cricketing world.
Samit Dravid’s maiden India Under-19 call-up
Samit Dravid’s inclusion in both the ODI and red-ball squads was confirmed on Saturday, August 31st when the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) announced two teams to represent India in the U-19 series against Australia. The series will see the young Indian cricketers play three white-ball matches in Puducherry followed by two red-ball games in Chennai. The series offers a key opportunity for Samit and his teammates to prove their mettle on an international stage.
India U-19 50-over squad:
Rudra Patel (vc), Sahil Parakh, Kartikeya KP, Mohamed Amaan (c), Kiran Chormale, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh Pangalia (wk), Samit Dravid, Yudhajit Guha, Samarth, Nikhil Kumar, Chetan Sharma, Hardik Raj, Rohit Rajawat, Mohammed Enaan
India U-19 squad four-day squad:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitya Pandya, Vihan Malhotra (vc), Soham Patwardhan (c), Kartikeya KP, Samit Dravid, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh Pangalia (wk), Chetan Sharma, Samarth N, Aditya Rawat, Nikhil Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, Aditya Singh, Mohammed Enaan
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Samit’s U-19 selection highlights his promising cricketing future
Samit’s selection is seen as a reflection of his burgeoning skills, with many in the cricketing community noticing parallels between his playing style and that of his father, who was one of India’s greatest and most technically sound batter. Samit has shown promise with the bat, particularly in the ongoing Maharaja Trophy T20, where he is playing for the Mysore Warriors. Though still early in his career, he has delivered some steady performances, amassing 82 runs across seven innings. This call-up to the national U-19 squad marks a significant milestone for Samit, whose career has been followed closely by cricket enthusiasts, given his father’s iconic legacy in the sport.
