The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) will conduct the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 from August 18 to September 9. The event was first held in the season of 1909/10 and is named for Mothavarapu Venkata Mahipathi Naidu who was recognised as the father of cricket in Tamil Nadu. After a 12 year break, the tournament returned last year.

This year will see 14 teams competing along with two teams that are selected by the TNCA, called President's XI and TNCA XI. The matches will be played at different venues in Chennai, and the champions will receive ₹3 lakh prize money while the runners up will receive ₹2 lakh.

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Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 Format

• The competition will see 16 teams divided into four groups of four. Each side will face the other three teams in their group once.
• League-stage matches will span three days. In the first innings, each team will have 90 overs, while the second innings will be restricted to 45 overs per side.
• Knockout fixtures will be four-day contests, with each innings consisting of 90 overs. The winner of each group will progress to the semifinals.

Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025: Live Streaming Details

All matches of the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 will be streamed live on the official TNCA YouTube channel.

Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 Groups

Group A: TNCA President’s XI, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
Group B: Railways, Jammu & Kashmir, Baroda, Odisha
Group C: TNCA XI, Mumbai, Haryana, Bengal
Group D: Hyderabad, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand

Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 Schedule

Round 1 (August 18 to 20)

• TNCA President’s XI vs HPCA – Gojan College A Ground

• TNCA XI vs Mumbai – Gojan College B Ground

• Chhattisgarh vs Maharashtra – Gurunanak College

• Jammu & Kashmir vs Indian Railways – MRF-Pachiyappa’s

• Odisha vs Baroda – CPT IP

• Haryana vs Bengal – AM Jain College

• MPCA vs Jharkhand – SRM College

• Hyderabad vs Punjab – Murugappa Ground

Round 2 (August 22 to 24)

• TNCA XI vs Haryana – Gojan College A Ground

• TNCA President’s XI vs Maharashtra – Gojan College B Ground

• Hyderabad vs Jharkhand – Gurunanak College

• Punjab vs MPCA – MRF-Pachiyappa’s

• Chhattisgarh vs HPCA – SSN College

• Jammu & Kashmir vs Baroda – Murugappa Ground

• Mumbai vs Bengal – IIT Madras

• Indian Railways vs Odisha – SRM College

Round 3 (August 26 to 28)

• TNCA President’s XI vs Chhattisgarh – Gojan College A Ground

• TNCA XI vs Bengal – Gojan College B Ground

• Mumbai vs Haryana – MRF-Pachiyappa’s

• Indian Railways vs Baroda – Gurunanak College

• Hyderabad vs MPCA – AM Jain College

• Punjab vs Jharkhand – CPT IP

• Jammu & Kashmir vs Odisha – SSN College

• Maharashtra vs HPCA – Murugappa Ground

Semifinals (August 31 to September 3)

• Winner Group A vs Winner Group B

• Winner Group C vs Winner Group D

Final (September 6 to 9)

• Venues for the knockout stages will be announced later.

Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament 2025 Squads

Maharashtra: Ankit Bawane (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prithvi Shaw, Siddhesh Veer, Sachin Dhas, Arshin Kulkarni, Harshal Kate, Siddharth Mhatre, Saurabh Nawale (wk), Mandar Bhandari (wk), Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Pradeep Dadhe, Vicky Ostwal, Hitesh Walunj, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar

Mumbai: Ayush Mhatre (c), Musheer Khan, Divyansh Saxena, Sarfaraz Khan, Suved Parker (vc), Pragnesh Kanpillewar, Harsh Aghav, Sairaj Patil, Aakash Parkar, Aakash Anand (wk), Hardik Tamore (wk), Shreyas Gurav, Yash Dicholkar, Himanshu Singh, Roystan Dias, Sylvester D’souza, Irfan Umair

TNCA President’s XI: Pradosh Ranjan Paul (c), C. Andre Siddarth (vc), B. Indrajith, Vijay Shankar, R. Vimal Khumar, S. Radhakrishnan, S. Lokeshwar, G. Ajitesh, J. Hemchudeshan, R.S. Ambrish, C.V. Achyuth, H. Trilok Nag, P. Saravana Kumar, P. Vidyuth, K. Abhinav

TNCA XI: M. Shahrukh Khan (c), Boopathi Vaishna Kumar (vc), B. Sachin, M. Siddharth, Tushar Raheja, Kiran Karthikeyan, S. Mohamed Ali, S. Rithik Easwaran, S.R. Athish, S. Lakshay Jain, D.T. Chandrasekar, P. Vignesh, R. Sonu Yadav, D. Deepesh, J. Prem Kumar, A. Esakkimuthu, T.D. Lokesh Raj

Jammu & Kashmir: Qamran Iqbal, Vivrant Sharma, Paras Dogra, Yawer Hassan, Abdul Samad, Musaif Ajaz, Kawalpreet Singh, Shivansh Sharma, Abid Mushtaq, Dikshant Kundal, Umran Malik, Umar Nazir, Rohit Sharma, Vanshaj Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Sahil Lotra

Bengal: Sudip Gharami, Anustup Majumdar, Abishek Porel, Sumanta Gupta, Aditya Purohit, Saurabh Singh, Chinmoy Singh, Vishal Bhati, Aishik Patel, Karanlal, Vikash Singh (Jr), Aamir Gani, Rahul Prasad, Mukesh Kumar, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Ishan Porel, Yudhajit Guha, Nuruddin Mondal, Kanishk Seth, Sumit Mohanta, Subham Sarkar

India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre will be captaining the Mumbai side in the Buchi Babu Tournament starting August 17 in Chennai. This event serves as a warm-up before the domestic season begins, giving players a chance to prepare and showcase their skills ahead of the upcoming competitions.

The Buchi Babu Invitational is an informal but important event, offering cricketers a chance to showcase their skills before the official domestic matches kick off. Teams from various regions participate, providing a competitive environment for players to get match practice and gain momentum.

Following this tournament, the domestic cricket season will officially start with the Duleep Trophy on August 28. For many players like Mhatre, this phase is crucial for gaining experience and proving their abilities to selectors as they aim for higher honours in Indian cricket.

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Another Notable Moment in Ayush Mhatre’s Career:

According to the Times of India, Ayush Mhatre will lead Mumbai in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. He impressed with strong performances in domestic cricket last year and IPL 2025, and recently captained India U19 on their England tour, scoring two centuries in unofficial Tests against England Lions. Mumbai will start their tournament journey on August 18.

The report also mentions that Sarfaraz Khan and his brother Musheer are included in the Mumbai squad. Despite strong performances during the India A tour before the Tests, Sarfaraz was overlooked for the national team. Currently, he is playing in the Kanga League.

Musheer, an all-rounder, represents Payyade Sports Club. For the upcoming Duleep Trophy, Sarfaraz has been selected for the West Zone squad, while Musheer is named as a reserve player. Both brothers continue to work hard to make their mark in domestic cricket.

Ayush Mhatre Leads India U19 in England:

Ayush Mhatre recently captained the India Under-19 team during their England tour. Under his guidance, India won the five-match Youth ODI series 3-2 and drew the two-match Youth Test series. Earlier in 2025, Mhatre made his IPL debut playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the tournament’s edition, showcasing his growing talent on bigger stages.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming India Under-19 tour of Australia, which will take place from September 21 to October 10. The young Indian colts will be in action against their counterparts from Australia in 3 Youth ODIs and 2 four-day matches. The players to watch in this series are the exciting young players who starred in the Under-19 tournament played recently in England.

Ayush Mhatre, who led the side during the England tour, will continue as captain, with Vihaan Malhotra named vice-captain. India won the Youth ODI series in England 3-2 and drew both Tests, showcasing the team’s depth across formats. Mhatre, who scored two centuries and a fifty in the Test leg, was the leading run-getter across both sides. His deputy, Malhotra, also displayed stellar form, scoring 243 runs in ODIs and 277 in Tests.

The squad also features 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed a 64-ball century in England, the fastest in Youth ODI history. Other consistent performers like Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, and Kanishk Chouhan have retained their places. The Indian team will begin their Australian sojourn with a trio of one-dayers at Norths before heading into the multi-day matches in Norths and Mackay.

India U19 Tour of Australia – Match Schedule

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India U19 Squad:

Ayush Mhatre (C), Vihaan Malhotra (VC), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R S Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Naman Pushpak, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar, Anmoljeet Singh, Khilan Patel, Udhav Mohan, Aman Chauhan.

Standbys: Yudhajit Guha, Laxman, B.K. Kishore, Alankrith Rapole, Arnav Bugga.

With a strong core and momentum on their side, India U19 will be keen to dominate Down Under and build towards next year’s U19 World Cup.

The second Youth Test between England U19 and India U19 ended in a hard-fought draw, with both teams evenly matched. England U19 batted first and set a total of 309 in their first innings. Ekansh Singh was the highest scorer for England with a brilliant 117 from 155 balls. The innings also included contributions from James Minto (68) and Thomas Rew (59). Naman Pushpak took 4 wickets for India, while RS Ambrish and Aditya Rawat picked up two wickets apiece. The middle-lower order of the England batting order showed steel, with England being 80/5 at one stage, recovering well to push beyond 300.

In reply, India U19 made an impressive 279 in their first innings. Captain Ayush Mhatre led the effort with 80 runs, while there was a good contribution from Vihaan Malhotra, who scored a rapid 120 off 123 balls. Ralphie Albert was the pick of England's bowlers, taking a rear-guard five wickets (5/36) and breaking well into the Indian middle and lower order. Ben Mayes contributed two wickets at the end to see the Indian innings close quickly at 58.1 overs, taking a slender 30-run lead into their next innings.

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England's second innings saw a strong batting performance spearheaded by BJ Dawkins with a blistering 136 off just 84 balls, 173.91 SR. Adam Thomas and Ben Mayes also scored valuable fifties, while Rocky Flintoff and Thomas Rew quickly added to the scoreboard. Aditya Rawat was India's standout bowler, taking 4 wickets, but England set India 324/5 before declaring. The aggressive style of play by England gave India a decent target but also a chance to get a result on the final day.

Second Youth Test between England U19 and India U19 ended in a hard-fought draw

India U19 began their second innings with a solid start, despite losing Vaibhav Suryavanshi for a duck on the very first ball. Ayush Mhatre played a sensational knock of 126 off 80 balls, supported by Abhigyan Kundu (65) and Vihaan Malhotra (27). Ralphie Albert continued his dream match with another four-wicket haul, finishing with 9 wickets in the game. However, Harvansh Pangalia’s unbeaten 29 off 39 balls and Kanishk Chouhan’s steady support ensured that India avoided a collapse and safely saw out the match to a draw.

Overall, the match showcased several standout performances, especially from Ralphie Albert with the ball and Ayush Mhatre and BJ Dawkins with the bat. Both teams displayed great talent and resilience, with India showing significant improvement in the second innings to deny England a victory. The two sides will take several positives from this contest as they continue nurturing their future stars. The series, marked by fierce competition and individual brilliance, underlines the depth of talent in both England and India’s U19 cricket setups.

In the tricky fourth innings chase of 355 runs in the second or last Youth Test against the hosts England U19, India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre slammed a furious 64-ball century to make the last battle of the Youth Test series memorable.

England U19 set the 355-run fourth innings target for India U19 in the second Youth Test after scoring 324/5 declare in their second innings, while the two-match Youth Test stands at 0-0.  

Captain Ayush Mhatre set two century partnerships

While India U19 got only about 65 overs to chase the 355 runs fourth innings target, star opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a golden duck. However, the skipper Ayush Mhatre and the no.3 batter Vihaan Malhotra controlled the situation really well. They had a quick-fire 100-run partnership for the second wicket in just 84 balls. While the first innings centurion Malhotra scored 27 runs, skipper Mhatre continued his brilliant innings along with the wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu, as they set up a 117-run partnership in just 77 balls. 

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Mhatre scored his second century in this Youth Test series in the fourth innings of the last game as he completed his century in just 64 balls. Before his dismissal, the opener and captain scored 126 runs off just 80 balls with the help of 13 fours and six sixes. 

Ayush Mhatre is in great form

During India U19's first innings of the second Youth Test, Mhatre closely missed his deserving century, as the 18-year-old right-handed batter scored 80 off 90 balls with 13 fours and one six and had a 133-run partnership with Vihaan Malhotra for the second wicket. In the first Youth Test of the series, India U19 skipper Ayush Mhatre scored 102 and 32 runs, respectively. In IPL 2025, Mhatre made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, and scored 240 runs in seven matches, including the highest score of 94 runs.  

After a nicely squared 1st Youth Test match, India Under 19 is heading into the second Youth Test of the England tour. IND U19 vs ENG U19 2nd Y-Test is scheduled to start on July 20, 2025 (Sunday), at County Ground. The first contest in the Whites turned into a nicely poised contest, as both sides have a bunch of talents.

India has so far performed well in the tournament, especially during the limited-over series. Thanks to the Indian Premier League (IPL), multiple Indian cricketers from the Under 19 squad are now well-known prodigies. Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a well-played 50-plus knock in the second Test of the first Youth Test, while the skipper Ayush Mhatre stood tall with his first-innings 102-run display. Along with the IPL-famed cricketers, players who remained outside the limelight also played crucial roles. Abhigyan Kundu (90), Rahul Kumar (85), and RS Ambrish (70) justified their talents. Henil Patel impressed with his all-round abilities by adding useful runs with the bat and claiming multiple wickets. RS Ambrish also has the capability to capture the central stage through his bowling skills.

On the opposite side, England U19 skipper Hamza Shaikh caused serious threats to India in both of the innings of the first Test match of the tour. After a fifty-plus score in the first essay, the top-order batter went on to score a hundred in the second phase. 

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Match Details:

MATCH: 2nd Youth Test

VENUE: County Ground, Chelmsford

DATE & TIME: Sunday, 20th July, 15:30

SERIES: India Under-19 in England, 2 Youth Test Series, 2025.

ENG U19 vs IND U19 Y-Test Match 2 Live Streaming: The match will be streamed live on the England & Wales Cricket Board YouTube channel.

The squads

England U-19: Hamza Shaikh, Ben Mayes, Jaydn Denly, Aaryan Sawant, Thomas Rew (wk) (c), Rocky Flintoff, Archie Vaughan, James Minto, Sebastian Morgan, Tazeem Ali, Alex Green, Jack Home, AM French, and Jay Singh.

India U-19: Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Rahul Kumar, Harvansh Pangalia (wk), Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Deepesh Devendran, Yudhajit Guha, Naman Pushpak, Anmoljeet Singh, Henil Patel, Abhigyan Kundu, Mohamed Enaan, Pranav Ragavendra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda.

After the successful Youth ODI series against the hosts England U19, India U19 started the Youth Test series strongly, courtesy of a strong century by the captain Ayush Mhatre. 

While India U19 won the Youth ODI series by 3-2 in the ongoing England tour, the visitors are now busy in the two-match Youth Test series against the hosts, starting on Saturday (July 12). After India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre chose to bat first, the stunning youth opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell early by scoring only 14 runs after 13 balls with three fours. 

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India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre scored century

However, captain Ayush Mhatre, the other opener, took the responsibility to set up a strong base along with the no.3 batter Vihaan Malhotra. They had a 173-run partnership for the second wicket, where both batters impressed. The India U19 skipper batted superbly and slammed a 107-ball century. He scored 102 runs off 115 balls with 14 fours and two sixes before Archie Vaughan, the former English captain Michael Vaughan's son, dismissed him. 

At the stumps on the first day of the four-day match, India U19 scored 450/7. Vihaan Malhotra scored 67 runs, while the middle-order batters Abhigyan Kundu and Rahul Kumar scored 90 and 85 runs, respectively. 

Who is Ayush Mhatre?

The 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre has already made his IPL debut in the last season. Serving for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mhatre scored 240 runs in seven innings with an average of 34.28 and a strike rate of 188.97. Despite playing only half the matches of the season for his team, he finished as the third leading run-scorer for his team this season. Apart from scoring 94 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he also played crucial knocks of 32, 30, 43, and 34 against Mumbai Indians, SunRisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Gujarat Titans, respectively, in the IPL 2025. 

Last December, Mhatre set a world record by becoming the youngest player to score 150+ runs in List A cricket history (17 years and 168 days). He has already played nine first-class matches and seven List A games, and he has hit two centuries in each format, apart from one more half-century. While his highest List A score is 181 runs, his batting average in this format is 65.42. 

Ahead of the India Under-19 team’s month-long trip to England, team skipper Ayush Mhatre had a special meeting with senior Indian batter Rohit Sharma. Mhatre met Rohit at his home on Wednesday, where the Indian ODI captain presented him with an autographed bat. Posting about the experience on Instagram, the young opener captioned, "A bat, a blessing, and a memory of a lifetime—thank you, Rohit da," capturing the sentiment behind the meeting.

India U-19 are on tour in England from June 24 until July 23, where they will have a 50-over warm-up match, a five-match Youth ODI series, and two multi-day matches against the England U-19 team. The tour is an important development chance for India's next crop of players, particularly following an exciting domestic and IPL campaign for some of the young players chosen.

The BCCI has officially announced two replacements in the team. D. Deepesh and Naman Pushpak are included in place of Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel, respectively, both of whom were injured during the Bengaluru high-performance camp. Mhatre, who also had a good IPL 2025 season for Chennai Super Kings, will captain the team, and 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made a splash with his record-breaking century for Rajasthan Royals, will also be included in the team.

Full Tour Schedule and Key Players to Watch

India U-19 will begin the tour with a 50-over warm-up game on June 24 against Loughborough University, before ODIs on June 27 (Hove), June 30 and July 2 (Northampton), and July 5 & 7 (Worcester). Following the white-ball segment, they will contest two red-ball games—the first from July 12 to 15 in Beckenham and the second from July 20 to 23 in Chelmsford.

 

 

 

 

 

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Ayush Mhatre, who made 206 runs in IPL 2025 at a strike rate of 187.27, is the captain of a gifted team consisting of explosive Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The team also has budding stars in Abhigyan Kundu and Mohammed Enaan and is well-balanced in terms of youth and experience.

India U-19 Team: Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R. S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Anmoljeet Singh, D. Deepesh, Naman Pushpak.

Multiple injury crises hit India Under-19 ahead of their England tour. Two cricketers were ruled out of the series, and BCCI had to name their substitutes. The Junior Cricket Committee has named D. Deepesh and Naman Pushpak as replacements for Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel, respectively. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has been officially informed about the replacements. Both of the injured players were part of the squad as the standby players.

Through a release, the board has informed, "Aditya sustained a stress fracture in his lower back, while Khilan suffered a stress reaction in his right leg during the ongoing high-performance camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence." 

India's U-19 squad is full of talented players, and Ayush Mhatre was elected as the captain to lead the team in England. Mathre was rewarded after his impressive stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025. The batter was unsold during the mega auction but got his chance to shine in the cash-rich league when CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out from the middle of the tournament due to injury. Ayush joined the Chennai-based camp as his replacement and scored 206 runs from six innings at an average of 34.33. 

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Along with Ayush Mhatre, another youngster, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who shocked the entire cricketing world by surprise, is also finding his place in the U19 squad and preparing for the England tour. India U19 will play a 50-over warm-up match, followed by five Youth ODIs and two multi-day games against England U19 between June 24 and July 23. 

Updated India U19 Squad

Ayush Mhatre (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Maulyarajsinh Chavda, Rahul Kumar, Abhigyan Kundu (Vice-Captain & WK), Harvansh Singh (WK), R. S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Yudhajit Guha, Pranav Raghavendra, Mohammed Enaan, Anmoljeet Singh, D. Deepesh, and Naman Pushpak. 

The IPL 2025 season has been a revelation, showcasing a plethora of young Indian talents who are poised to shape the future of Indian cricket. From Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-century to Ayush Mhatre's shashbuckling 94 in a losing cause, these youngsters have already compelled the selectors to take cognisance of their sheer talent. With players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma approaching the twilight phase of their careers, these players have what it takes to fill the void that would be left behind by these legendary players. 

Here's a spotlight on some of the most promising emerging stars:

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals

At just 14 years of age, Suryavanshi has already made it to the record books by becoming the youngest player to feature in the IPL. Despite being the youngest, Suryavanshi has punched way above his weight and has already achieved what many can only dream of. The youngster smashed all records during RR's clash with GT, where he slammed the third fastest IPL century (101 off 38 balls), taking the in-form GT bowlers to the cleaners. In the process, he also became the youngest player to ever hit a century in the IPL. His fearless approach and exceptional stroke play have drawn comparisons to cricketing legends. Suryavanshi has only started off his journey and has already hit the ground running. With so many accomplishments in a very short space of time, Suryavanshi has a long way to go, and it won't be long before we see him in Indian colours. 

Priyansh Arya – Punjab Kings

Priyansh Arya from Punjab Kings had a stellar run in the 2025 IPL season. At age 24, Arya emerged as a major cornerstone in the PBKS batting lineup. He announced his arrival with a blistering 47 runs off just 23 balls against the Gujarat Titans, showcasing his aggressive batting style. Then a few games later, he followed it up blistering century against CSK (103 off 42), which went down in the record books as the fastest century by an uncapped player in IPL history. Time and again throughout the course of the tournament, Arya has showcased his aggressive temperament and the ability to switch through the gears in the roughfest of times. On the back of consistent performances, Arya can make a strong case for himself in India's white-ball setup. 

Ashutosh Sharma – Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma had a phenomenal outing in the last season, establishing himself as one of the season's breakout stars. At age 26, Ashutosh has a wealth of experience in domestic cricket. The years of grind at the domestic level are now showing positive results for him. The world has been able to see some glimpses of his brilliance with the bat. He has played some notable innings under pressure and has rescued DC from tricky situations. Ashutosh has exhibited real toughness during DC's clash with LSG when DC were 65-5 while chasing 210. Ashutosh anchored the innings with crucial partnerships, including a 50-run stand with debutant Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls). In the end, DC narrowly got away with a win by a margin of one wicket with three balls to spare. With the ability to anchor the innings, Ashutosh can be an ideal fit for India, preferably in the longest format.  

Suyash Sharma – Royal Challengers Bangalore

Another youngster who is rising through the ranks rapidly is the 22-year-old leggie Suyash Sharma. Suyash has been a terrific find in the IPL and has demonstrated his appetite for picking up wickets. He commenced his IPL journey with KKR in the 2023 edition and had a remarkable stint with them, picking up 10 wickets at a stunning average of 32.1. He is a traditional leg spinner who can extract reasonable turn from the surface if the conditions presented to them are helpful. Moreover, he can also be very deceptive with his quicker delivery and wrong un. His fortunes changed when he joined RCB this year. he produced a game-changing spell of 3-17 to cripple PBKS in Qualifier 1, ultkmately driving RCB to the final and eventually to their maiden title. His ability to vary pace and flight makes him a formidable spinner in the T20 format.

Ayush Mhatre – Chennai Super Kings

Ayush Mhatre has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in IPL 2025, making a significant impact for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). At a tender age of just 17, Ayush has turned some heads around on the back of some eye-catching performances. Mhatre made his IPL debut at just 17 years and 278 days old, becoming the 7th youngest player in IPL history. He came in at No. 4 and scored a quickfire 32 runs off 15 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, providing the much-needed impetus to CSK's innings. However, the most defining knock of his IPL career came against RCB on May 3, when he played a scintillating knock, scoring 94 runs off 48 balls while chasing a daunting total of 214. He narrowly missed his first-ever IPL century by just 6 runs. His exploits at this young age have made observers curious about what the youngster can achieve in the years to come. 

These young cricketers have dazzled us all with their breathtaking performances. At the same time, it also highlights the depth of India's vast pool of cricketing talent. With continued support and exposure, they are set to play pivotal roles in the national team's future endeavors.