
The series will begin with a one-day, three-match series, which is planned to begin at Puducherry on September 21, September 23, and September 26, respectively.
Uttar Pradesh will be captained by Mohammad Amaan, who will be taking charge of the One-day team. Following the one-day series, the cricketing will take place in Chennai, where two four-day games are scheduled for September 30 and October 7.
These four-day matches will be played with Soham Patwardhan from Madhya Pradesh on the pointer of the side.
Series Schedule
Format | Dates | Location | Captain |
---|---|---|---|
One-Day | September 21, 23, 26, 2024 | Puducherry | Mohammad Amaan |
Four-Day | September 30, October 7, 2024 | Chennai | Soham Patwardhan |
Samit Dravid’s Current Form
He is a right-arm fast bowler who also supports as an all-rounder for Mysore Warriors in the present tournament for the KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy to be held in Bengaluru.
However, in the rest of the matches of the tournament, he has been moderate with the bat, though he has scored only 82 runs in 7 innings, which includes the best score of 33.
Besides, he has not played bowling in the tournament which adds some additional pressure on him for selection in the national U-19 team.
Nevertheless, in the T20 format, which is relatively new to him, he struggled a bit earlier this year in the Cooch Behar Trophy.
Still, he played a part in Karnataka’s first-ever triumph in the tournament. All in all, he scored 362 runs in eight matches; his highest score was 98 against Jammu and Kashmir.
Furthermore, his bowling was also quite impressive, and in the tournament, he claimed 16 wickets, including two in the final against Mumbai.
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India U-19 Squads Announced

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India U-19 Squads Announced
One-Day Squad:
- Captain: Mohammad Amaan
- Key Players: Rudra Patel, Sahil Parakh, Kiran Chormale
- Samit Dravid: Included as an all-rounder
Four-Day Squad:
- Captain: Soham Patwardhan
- Key Players: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitya Pandya, Vihan Malhotra
- Samit Dravid: Also part of this squad
For the next series, the cricket team selectors have come up with two different teams for the one-day and the four-day games.
This one-day squad also consists of young players such as Rudra Patel, Sahil Parakh, and Kiran Chormale as well as captain Mohammad Amaan. Samit Dravid will be added to the team; as the all rounder, he brings in a lot of experience.
In the four-day series to be held later this month, the squad will be headed by Soham Patwardhan with Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitya Pandya and Vihan Malhotra expected to play prominent roles.
Aditya Rawat and Anmoljeet Singh are other players to expect in this squad, and Samit Dravid will be part of the team again.
His selection in the India U-19 team reflects the talent and many years of hard work of Samit Dravid.
Even though he has not been very impressive in the recently played T20 games, he has been very dominant in the longer version, like Cooch Behar Trophy.
Since he is from the background of a legendary Indian cricketer, there is always pressure on him, but he has given a good account of himself to justify his place in the sport.
This tour against Australia would be a perfect platform for him to perform in the international arena and to further develop as a player.
The fans and the selectors would be looking forward to how these young players perform in this Australian series which is expected to be a tough one.
This series might be a turning point in the young cricketer’s career of Samit Dravid, which would open a new chapter in Indian cricket.
“The tour to Australia is a crucial opportunity for Samit Dravid to showcase his skills on an international stage and live up to the high expectations.”
Australia Tour: A Crucial Test for India’s Young Talent
The next series is not just another cricket tour for India match as it is a major test for the ‘boys’ in the U-19 team.
Playing against a formidable Australian team in their backyard will, therefore, present the true character and ability of these youngsters.
For Samit Dravid the tour is a turning point in his fairly budding international career.
Cricket is a sport that has many legends, and being the son of a cricketing legend, there are certain expectations you have to meet, as well as the pressure that comes with it.
But his current performance in domestic cricket, particularly in the Cooch Behar trophy, indicates that he is well capable of coming up with big scores.
Both fans and selectors would be eager to follow him as the player tests how he is when competing against much better competition.
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