Anvay Dravid Named in India U-19 Squad for Sri Lanka Tour
The BCCI's Junior Cricket Committee has selected Anvay Dravid, younger son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, in the India Men's Under-19 squad for an upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The tour, beginning July 4, 2026, comprises three one-day matches in Hambantota and two multi-day games in Galle and Colombo. The selection marks another step in Anvay's age-group cricket progression and continues the Dravid family's presence in India's junior setup.
The BCCI announced on June 11, 2026 that Anvay Dravid has been named as one of two wicketkeepers in the India U-19 one-day squad for the Sri Lanka tour, alongside Rajat Baghel. The squad will be captained by Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan, with Lakshya Raichandani as vice-captain across both formats. Anvay, a Karnataka youngster, has been building his credentials in age-group cricket, notably scoring 220 runs in six matches during last year's Vinoo Mankad Trophy — including an unbeaten 82 — while leading Karnataka to the quarterfinals. He does not feature in the multi-day squad, where Manav Krishna and Aryan Sandesh Sakpal are the designated wicketkeepers. His elder brother Samit Dravid was previously selected in India's U-19 squad for a home series against Australia in 2024, making this the second time a Dravid son has earned a junior international call-up. The tour runs from July 4 to July 23, 2026, with one-day matches at Hambantota and multi-day games at Galle and Colombo.
What's missing
No information is provided about Anvay Dravid's wicketkeeping statistics or how he performed in that role specifically, as opposed to his batting figures, making it difficult to assess the basis for his selection as a keeper.
What different sources said
- Times of IndiaCenter
Anvay Dravid, son of legendary Rahul Dravid, named in India U-19 squad for Sri Lanka tour
- BCCICenter
India Men's U19 squads for Sri Lanka series announced
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