Anvay Dravid named in India U19 squad for Sri Lanka tour — The Wall's son is ready to write his own story

Anvay Dravid, the son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has earned a place in India's Under-19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The Junior Cricket Committee announced the squad on Thursday (June 11) for a series featuring three one-day matches and two multi-day games.

The tour will provide India's young cricketers with valuable exposure in both white-ball and red-ball formats. Anvay, a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, previously represented India B Under-19 in a one-day tri-series against Afghanistan Under-19 at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru in November 2025. Although he was dismissed for a first-ball duck in his only innings, he impressed behind the stumps by taking two catches.

The BCCI's Junior Cricket Selection Committee, headed by Sharath Sridharan, named separate squads for the white-ball and red-ball legs of the tour. The series is scheduled to begin on July 4, 2026, in Hambantota.

In this article, we take a closer look at who Anvay Dravid is, his cricketing background, journey through the age-group ranks, and how he earned his maiden call-up to India's Under-19 squad.

From Karnataka nets to India U19 — How Anvay Dravid earned his first national call-up

Anvay Dravid, a 17-year-old right-handed batter, has earned his maiden India Under-19 call-up after a series of consistent performances in domestic age-group cricket. He has been included in the 15-member white-ball squad as one of the two wicketkeepers, alongside Rajat Baghel. Madhya Pradesh’s Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan will lead the side, with Lakshya Raichandani named as his deputy.

The youngster recently impressed in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he captained Karnataka Under-19 and guided the team to the quarter-finals. He was one of the standout performers for his side, scoring 220 runs in six innings at an average of 55.00, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer for Karnataka in the tournament.

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The selection marks a major step in his early career. While his elder brother Samit has previously represented Karnataka at the Under-19 level, Anvay becomes the first in the family to receive a national call-up for India U19.

Wicketkeeper, run-machine, Dravid's blood — Everything you need to know about Anvay before the Sri Lanka tour

Anvay Dravid, the son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, is a wicketkeeper-batter who has been making steady progress in age-group cricket. The 17-year-old recently impressed in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he captained the Karnataka Under-19 team and guided them to the quarter-finals. He mainly bats in the middle order and scored 220 runs in six innings during the tournament.

One of his standout performances came against Himachal Pradesh, where he scored 82 runs off 93 balls. His calm and composed knock helped Karnataka comfortably chase a target of 236 runs. This innings, along with his overall consistency, played a key role in catching the attention of selectors and earning him a place in the India Under-19 squad.

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Anvay’s only appearance at the international youth level came against Afghanistan while representing India B Under-19 in a one-day tri-series. He was dismissed for a first-ball duck in that match, but he impressed behind the stumps by taking two catches. He also previously scored a century in the Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy, showing his potential in longer formats.

The upcoming Sri Lanka tour will be an important step in his development as part of India’s Under-19 cycle. At just 17, Anvay remains eligible for the next Under-19 World Cup, making this exposure crucial for his growth at the international level.

Samit missed his chance due to injury — Now it's Anvay's turn to carry the Dravid name on the International stage

Samit Dravid missed his opportunity to progress at the India Under-19 level after injury setbacks halted his rise at a crucial stage of his career. Now, attention has shifted to his younger brother Anvay Dravid, who is beginning his journey in India’s U-19 setup.

Anvay, a 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, has been included in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. His selection has once again brought the Dravid name into focus on the international youth stage. He is among the youngest players to break into the India U-19 setup, and expectations are naturally high ahead of the tour.

The pressure of the Dravid legacy adds further attention to his development. His elder brother Samit was previously part of the India U-19 squad that faced Australia U-19 in 2024, but his progress was interrupted due to injury, limiting his opportunities at the next level. With strong performances in domestic age-group cricket, Anvay now has a key opportunity to establish himself in the Indian youth system. He will look to make the most of this chance and continue the family’s cricketing legacy at the international level.

India Men's Under-19 one-day squad

Sagar Virk, Lakshya Raichandani (vice-capt), Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (capt), Vineeth V K, Arjun Rajput, Kushagra Ojha, Rajat Baghel (WK), Anvay Dravid (WK), Anmoljeet Singh, Vutkuri Yashveer Goud, Rohit Anil Yadav, Shavin V, Kavya Paresh Patel, Mohit Ulva, Ishan Sood.