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The BCCI has announced replacements for injured players Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel ahead of India U19's England tour. Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre will captain the squad, which includes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The tour features a mix of Youth ODIs and multi-day matches starting June 24. Deepesh and Naman Pushpak have been called up from the standby list.

Key Points: India U19 Squad Updates as Rana Patel Ruled Out for England Tour

  • Aditya Rana out with stress fracture
  • Khilan Patel sidelined with leg injury
  • CSK's Ayush Mhatre to lead
  • 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in squad
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Aditya Rana, Khilan Patel ruled out of India U-19 tour of England; Deepesh, Naman Pushpak named as replacement

BCCI names Deepesh and Naman Pushpak as replacements for injured Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel in India U19 squad for England tour.

"Both Deepesh and Naman were part of the standby players' list for the tour. - BCCI Media Advisory"

Mumbai, June 16

BCCI's Junior Cricket Committee has announced D. Deepesh and Naman Pushpak as replacements for Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel, respectively, for the upcoming India U19 tour of England, according to a media advisory from BCCI.

The series is scheduled to take place from June 24 to July 23, 2025. The month-long tour will include a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match Youth One-Day series, and two Multi-Day matches against England U19.

Both Deepesh and Naman were part of the standby players' list for the tour. Aditya sustained a stress fracture in his lower back, while Khilan suffered a stress reaction in his right leg during the ongoing high-performance camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) opening batter Ayush Mhatre will lead the squad. Mhatre has impressed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scoring 206 runs in six games at a remarkable strike rate of 187.27.

He narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century, getting dismissed for 94 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

The 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is also in the squad. The youngster made headlines this season when he smashed a 38-ball 101 against Gujarat Titans (GT) for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur, becoming the youngest ever centurion in men's T20 cricket.

His century, which came in just 35 balls, is now the second-fastest in IPL history. He finished the season with 252 runs in seven matches, averaging 36.00 with a phenomenal strike rate of 206.56, including one century and a half-century.

India will begin their tour with a 50-over warm-up match on June 24 at Loughborough University. The first One-Day match will be held on June 27 at Hove, followed by the second and third matches on June 30 and July 2 at Northampton. The fourth and fifth One-Dayers are scheduled for July 5 and 7 in Worcester.

Following the white-ball series, the team will play two multi-day matches. The first will take place from July 12 to 15 in Beckenham, and the second will be held from July 20 to 23 in Chelmsford.

Updated India U19 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, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Anmoljeet Singh, D. Deepesh, Naman Pushpak.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Big shoes to fill for Deepesh and Naman! Injuries are unfortunate but this is their golden opportunity. Hope they make the most of it. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the real excitement here - 14 years old and already breaking records! 🇮🇳🏏 #FutureOfCricket
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Priya M.
BCCI's talent pipeline is seriously impressive. From IPL performances to U19 selections, we're seeing seamless transitions. Ayush Mhatre as captain makes perfect sense after his IPL show. Hope the team gets good exposure in English conditions - will be crucial for their development.
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Arjun S.
While I'm excited about the new talents, I hope BCCI is monitoring workload properly. Stress fractures at U19 level is concerning. These kids are playing too much cricket too young. Need better rotation and rest policies.
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Sneha R.
Vaibhav's selection proves age is just a number if you have talent! 😊 But I hope media doesn't put too much pressure on the boy. Remember what happened with some previous child prodigies? Need to protect these young minds while nurturing their game.
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Vikram J.
Good mix of batters and all-rounders in the squad. The multi-day matches in England will be the real test - our boys need to show they can adapt to different formats. Hope they get some swinging conditions to prepare for future challenges.
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Neha P.
Exciting times for Indian cricket! From the IPL to U19, we're seeing such depth in talent. Hope the team management gives equal opportunities to all players. Sometimes replacements like Deepesh and Naman surprise everyone - remember how Pant emerged as a replacement in U19 WC?

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