Ahead of U-19 World Cup, Rahul Dravid's Son Anvay Picked For Challenger Trophy

It is in the blood, as Rahul Dravid’s younger son, Anvay Dravid, has been included in Team C’s squad for the upcoming U-19 Challenger Trophy. The tournament, which is scheduled to start on November 5, will see four Challenger Teams, and it will act as a build-up to the Under-19 World Cup next year.

The 16-year-old led Karnataka in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where the state reached the quarter-finals. Across six games, Anvay smashed 220 runs, including a high score of 82 and another half-century, but couldn’t contribute as Karnataka crashed out in the quarter-finals. 

His brother, Samit Dravid, too, was part of India’s U-19 squad for the series against Australia. However, the all-rounder missed the series with an injury. Unlike his brother, though, Anvay is a wicketkeeper batter, with the 16-year-old being the second wicketkeeper in the C setup alongside Saurashtra’s youngster Yuvraj Gohil. 

The impressive Vihaan Malhotra will lead the A side, as Vedant Trivedi will lead the B outfit. Aaron George, who led Hyderabad to an impressive run to the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, will lead the C side, where Anvay is also part of. Chandrahas Dash will lead the D team, with the tournament running till November 11 (Tuesday).