India’s U19 squads for the upcoming Australia U19 fixtures have changed after the BCCI withdrew Rohit Yadav, citing “age discrepancies”. The board has now named two different replacements depending on the format.
What exactly did BCCI announce?
In a media advisory dated September 8, the BCCI’s Junior Cricket Committee named Saurashtra Cricket Association’s Aryan Savsani as Rohit Yadav’s replacement in the India U19 One-Day squad.
For the Multi-Day squad, Haryana Cricket Association’s Tanmay Baloda has been selected as the replacement.
Why was Rohit Yadav withdrawn?
The BCCI’s official statement says Rohit, who had originally been named in both India U19 squads for the Australia U19 fixtures, “has been withdrawn from the squad due to age discrepancies.” The advisory does not go beyond that wording, so it would be wrong to add assumptions about intent or responsibility.
Where are the matches being played?
The Australia U19 men’s tour of India includes One-Day and Multi-Day fixtures in Rajkot and Ahmedabad. The squad changes therefore affect India’s preparations across both formats.
Who comes into the One-Day squad?
Aryan Savsani joins a One-Day group led by captain Lakshya Raichandani, with Yashbardhan Chauhan as vice-captain. The squad also includes names such as Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid among India’s next-generation players.
Who comes into the Multi-Day squad?
Tanmay Baloda joins the longer-format group, which is captained by Yashbardhan Chauhan with Lakshya Raichandani as vice-captain.
Why this update is getting attention
Age eligibility is central to U19 cricket, so any official reference to an age discrepancy naturally draws scrutiny. The important factual point is limited and clear: BCCI withdrew Rohit Yadav and replaced him with Aryan Savsani in the One-Day squad and Tanmay Baloda in the Multi-Day squad.
For fans tracking India’s youth pipeline, the change also creates an immediate opportunity for two new players in a high-profile home series against Australia U19.
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