Samit Dravid, the son of former Indian cricket captain and current head coach Rahul Dravid, has been included in the India U-19 squad for a highly anticipated multi-format series against Australia. This series includes a three-match one-day series in Puducherry and two four-day matches in Chennai. However, despite this selection, Samit will be ineligible for the 2026 U-19 World Cup as he will be over 20 years old by then.

Currently, Samit is participating in the KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy with the Mysore Warriors, but his performances have been modest so far, with only 82 runs from seven innings and no bowling figures. His form contrasts with his earlier success in the Cooch Behar Trophy, where he played a pivotal role in Karnataka’s title win. During that tournament, he accumulated 362 runs and took 16 wickets, including crucial performances in the final against Mumbai.

For the upcoming series, India’s U-19 squad will be led by Mohammad Amaan for the one-day games and Soham Patwardhan for the four-day matches. The squad includes promising talents like Rudra Patel, Sahil Parakh, and Chetan Sharma. Samit’s selection is seen as a significant step in his cricketing career, and his performances in this series will be closely watched by selectors and fans alike.