PANAJI
Goa all-rounder Chigurupati Venkata has been named in India’s Under-19 ODI squad for the upcoming home series against Australia Under-19, marking another significant milestone in the 18-year-old’s promising career.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad on Thursday. Australia’s tour of India will feature three One-Day Internationals and two Multi-Day fixtures.
Venkata’s selection comes on the back of an impressive season in domestic age-group cricket. The talented all-rounder claimed 49 wickets and scored 380 runs across four major domestic tournaments last season. He also played a key role in Goa’s run to the quarterfinals of the Cooch Behar Trophy, where he contributed 26 wickets and 224 runs.
Venkata had earlier earned a place in India’s Under-19 Multi-Day squad for the tour of Sri Lanka. He made a strong impact on the tour, including a five-wicket haul in the second match of the series.
The three-match ODI series against Australia Under-19 will be played in Rajkot on September 18, 21 and 23. The first Multi-Day fixture will also be held in Rajkot from September 27 to 30, while the second match is scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad from October 5 to 8.
Venkata’s latest call-up further strengthens his position in India’s Under-19 setup and gives the young all-rounder another opportunity to showcase his ability on the international stage.
