Mumbai, Dec. 27 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup on Saturday. Ayush Mhatre will lead the young side in the marquee tournament.

The prestigious event is scheduled to take place in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6, 2026. Led by Ayush Mhatre, the five-time champions India have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, USA and Bangladesh.

India Under-19 side's last assignment was the recently concluded Asia Cup in the UAE, which they lost in the final against arch-rivals Pakistan.

Ahead of the World Cup, India is scheduled to play a three-match ODI series against South Africa. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will lead the young side ...