Ayush Mhatre Leads Indian U19 Team in Asia Cup with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Spotlight

Ayush Mhatre will captain the Indian U19 team in the Asia Cup, spotlighting batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The tournament in Dubai will act as a precursor to the U19 World Cup in 2024. The Indian campaign opens on December 12, with the final scheduled for December 21.

Ayush Mhatre, the promising young batter, has been named captain of India's U19 team for the forthcoming Asia Cup, slated to take place in Dubai from December 12 to 21.

The team is set to closely monitor the performances of teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his extraordinary batting skills noted in the Rising Stars Asia Cup.

The event is a preparatory step towards the U19 World Cup 2024 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. India faces its first challenge in a match against a qualifier on December 12, with semifinals on December 19 and the title clash on December 21.

(With inputs from agencies.)