Rahul Dravid’s legacy continues: Samit Dravid joins India U19 for Australia series
Xtra Time Web Desk: Rahul Dravid's son, Samit, has secured a place in the Indian Under-19 squad for their upcoming series against Australia. The young all-rounder will participate in both the one-day and four-day matches.
The one-day series will be held in Puducherry from September 21 to 26, led by Mohammad Amaan. The four-day matches will take place in Chennai from September 30 to October 7, with Soham Patwardhan as captain.
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Samit, known for his pace-bowling and batting abilities, is currently playing for Mysore Warriors in the KSCA Maharaja T20 trophy. Despite facing challenges with the bat in this tournament, his previous performance in the Cooch Behar Trophy showcased his potential.
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India U19 squad and fixtures announced for multi-format home series against Australia U19.
Squad for one-day series: Rudra Patel (VC) (GCA), Sahil Parakh (MAHCA), Kartikeya KP (KSCA), Mohd Amaan (C) (UPCA), Kiran Chormale (MAHCA), Abhigyan Kundu (WK) (MCA), Harvansh…
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In the Cooch Behar Trophy, Samit played a crucial role in Karnataka's championship win. He scored 362 runs and claimed 16 wickets in the tournament. His 98-run innings against Jammu and Kashmir and his two wickets in the final against Mumbai were particularly noteworthy.
As Samit prepares for the India U-19 series, his experience and talent will undoubtedly be valuable assets for the team.
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