India, Jan. 13 -- India walk into the 2026 U19 World Cup with a squad that is built like a proper tournament machine: one ultra high-ceiling aggressor, one captain who can set the tempo at the top, a keeper who can swing games, and a couple of bowlers who can seize momentums.

At this level, the difference between a silverware and an early elimination is usually two things: how you handle the pressure, and whether the best skills travel with you throughout the tournament. Here are five Indian names who look primed to tilt those margins.

Every U19 tournament throws up a batter who bats with control, not fear. Ayush Mhatre is India's captain, and his value is in his ability to set the tempo: choosing when to take risks, keeping partners ca...