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Adaptability the key as focus shifts to Youth Test

Fresh from dominating the one-day series with a three to zero sweep against Australia, the India under-19 squad is preparing to transition to the red-ball format for an upcoming two-match Youth Test series. Captain Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan and his deputy Lakshya Raichandani will bring their strong batting momentum into the multi-day fixtures, following standout centuries during the preceding fifty-over matches.

The roster undergoes several adjustments for the longer format, as players like Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid step aside while wicketkeeper-batters Manav Krishna and Abhipray Biswas join the fifteen-player squad alongside additional batting depth from Manal Chauhan, Kushagra Ojha, Sagar Virk, and Kush Patel. Meanwhile, the visiting Australian side aims to regroup and mount a stronger resistance during the extended matches after struggling to contain the Indian bowling attack throughout the limited-overs leg.

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