SportsSudha Subbiaheditor@indiaherald.comhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/sports/libra_libra/samit-dravid-selected-for-india-under-squad-a-milestone-in-his-cricket-career34e71630-7313-4129-be82-5489411ad6a4-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpghttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/sports/libra_libra/samit-dravid-selected-for-india-under-squad-a-milestone-in-his-cricket-career34e71630-7313-4129-be82-5489411ad6a4-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgSamit Dravid Selected for India Under-19 Squad: A Milestone in His Cricket Career Overview: Samit Dravid, the son of renowned Indian cricketer and coach Rahul Dravid, has achieved a major milestone by securing his first selection in the India Under-19 squad. He is set to participate in the upcoming multi-format home series against the Australia Under-19 team, scheduled for September and October. This series will provide a significant platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills on an #Samit Dravid{#}Puducherry;Australia;Strike;Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal;rahul;Rahul Sipligunj;INTERNATIONAL;Chennai;Cricket;ICC T20;House;October;september;Indian;India;kartikeya;kiranSamit Dravid Selected for India Under-19 Squad: A Milestone in His Cricket CareerSamit Dravid Selected for India Under-19 Squad: A Milestone in His Cricket Career#Samit Dravid{#}Puducherry;Australia;Strike;Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal;rahul;Rahul Sipligunj;INTERNATIONAL;Chennai;Cricket;ICC T20;House;October;september;Indian;India;kartikeya;kiranSat, 31 Aug 2024 22:23:39 GMTSamit Dravid Selected for india Under-19 Squad: A Milestone in His cricket Career

Overview: Samit Dravid, the son of renowned indian cricketer and coach rahul Dravid, has achieved a major milestone by securing his first selection in the india Under-19 squad. He is set to participate in the upcoming multi-format home series against the australia Under-19 team, scheduled for september and October. This series will provide a significant platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills on an international stage.

Series Details: The india Under-19 team will face their Australian counterparts in a series comprising both limited-overs and longer format matches:

50-over Matches: These will be played in puducherry on september 21, 23, and 26.
Four-Day Matches: Following the 50-over games, the series will move to chennai for two four-day matches starting on september 30 and october 7.
Leadership Appointments:

Mohamed Amaan, a talented middle-order batsman from Uttar Pradesh, has been appointed captain for the 50-over matches.
Soham Patwardhan from madhya pradesh will lead the team in the four-day format.
Both captains bring valuable domestic experience and leadership skills to their respective squads.

Samit Dravid’s Recent Performances: Samit Dravid’s selection comes after a notable performance in domestic cricket:

Maharaja t20 Trophy: Dravid participated in this senior men's t20 tournament in Karnataka, playing for the Mysuru Warriors. He scored 82 runs at a strike rate of 114 over seven innings. Despite his batting contributions, he did not bowl during the tournament. The Mysuru Warriors were competing in the semi-final on the day the Under-19 squad was announced.
Cooch Behar Trophy: Earlier in the year, Dravid was instrumental in Karnataka’s triumph in this prestigious four-day tournament for Under-19 players. He scored 362 runs and took 16 wickets in eight matches, including crucial performances in the final against Mumbai.
Squad Composition:

50-over Squad: Includes talents such as Rudra Patel, kartikeya KP, and kiran Chormale, along with wicketkeepers Abhigyan Kundu and Harvansh Singh Pangalia.
Four-Day Squad: Features players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihan Malhotra, and Aditya Rawat, in addition to Samit Dravid.
Significance of the Series: The matches against australia Under-19 represent a crucial opportunity for Samit Dravid and his teammates to gain international exposure and further their cricketing development. The series is anticipated to offer a valuable experience for these young players, allowing them to test their skills against a competitive opposition.

As the series approaches, the cricketing community will be keenly watching these emerging talents, especially Samit Dravid, to see how they perform on this significant stage.










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Source: India Herald - Sudha Subbiah]]>