London, Dec. 24 -- England announces squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, with Somerset Wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew, who recently featured in the England Lions tour of Australia, to captain the side.

Farhan Ahmed, who captained the U19 team in Rew's absence during their recent seven-game Youth ODI series against West Indies, will be the vice-captain, as per the ICC website.

Left-arm spinner Ali Farooq earns his maiden call-up to the squad. Head coach Michael Yardy believes that England has a balanced team going into the tournament.

"This is an amazing opportunity for the players we have selected to not only wear an England shirt at a World Cup but also to go out and try and do something special," Michael Yard...