Australia has announced its 15-member Under-19 squad for the upcoming home series against India, set to begin on September 21 in Mackay.
Notably, the team features two players of Indian origin—Aryan Sharma from Victoria and Yash Deshmukh from New South Wales—highlighting the growing multicultural representation in Australian cricket.
The series will be the first assignment for Tim Nielsen as head coach of the U-19 side. Nielsen previously led the senior Australian men’s team from 2007 to 2011. The squad includes five players from New South Wales and will play five matches across formats until October 10.
🏏 Full Squad:
Simon Budge, Alex Turner, Steve Hogan, Will Malajczuk, Yash Deshmukh, Tom Hogan, Aryan Sharma, John James, Hayden Schiller, Charles Lachmund, Ben Gordon, Will Byrom, Kasey Barton, Alex Lee Young, Jayden Draper Reserves: Zed Hollick, Tom Paddington, Julian Osborne Coach: Tim Nielsen
📅 Match Schedule:
- Sept 21–26: Three 50-over matches at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
- Sept 30–Oct 10: Two four-day matches, including one at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
This series promises to be a key developmental platform for emerging talent and a test of depth for both nations’ youth cricket programs.
