The ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 is set to commence on January 19 in South Africa. The month-long tournament will witness the participation of 16 countries, engaging in 41 matches over 24 days, culminating in the final on February 11.
The opening match features a double-header, with the USA facing Ireland, and hosts South Africa taking on West Indies on January 19.
Defending champions, India, are expected to draw significant attention as they aim for their sixth title win. The team is led by Uday Saharan, a right-handed top-order batter from Punjab. Saharan previously captained India in the U19 Asia Cup, where they reached the semi-final but were defeated by eventual champions Bangladesh.
Uday Saharan, originally from Rajasthan, shifted to Bhatinda, Punjab, to pursue cricket. He demonstrated leadership skills by leading Punjab's U-14s and U-16s and emerged as a prolific run-getter at the U-19 level.
Noteworthy players in the Indian squad include all-rounder Musheer Khan and batter Priyanshu Moliya, both with experience in first-class cricket. Musheer Khan, the younger brother of Mumbai star Sarfaraz Khan, has played three matches for Mumbai, while Moliya boasts seven first-class appearances for Baroda.
Another promising player to watch is all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni, who made a mark in the inaugural season of the Maharashtra Premier League, hitting the most sixes (19) despite playing only three games. His impressive performance earned him a spot in the Maharashtra team at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Indian U-19 World Cup squad
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Adarsh Singh
- Rudra Mayur Patel
- Sachin Dhas
- Priyanshu Moliya
- Musheer Khan
- Uday Saharan (c)
- Aravelly Avanish Rao
- Saumy Kumar Pandey
- Murugan Abhishek
- Innesh Mahajan
- Dhanush Gowda
- Aaradhya Shukla
- Raj Limbani and Naman Tiwari
What is India's schedule for the U-19 World Cup?
| Date | Fixture | Time | Venue |
| January 20 | Bangladesh U19 vs India U19 | 1:30 pm | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein |
| January 25 | India U19 vs Ireland U19 | 1:30 pm | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein |
| January 28 | India U19 vs United States U19 | 1:30 pm | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein |
What are the groups of ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2024?
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| India | England | Australia | Afghanistan |
| Bangladesh | Scotland | Namibia | Nepal |
| Ireland | South Africa | Sri Lanka | New Zealand |
| USA | West Indies | Zimbabwe | Pakistan |
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