Anvay Dravid, the younger son of India’s head coach and former captain Rahul Dravid, has been appointed captain of the Karnataka U-19 team for the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy. The young wicketkeeper-batter’s elevation marks another chapter in the Dravid family’s long-standing association with Indian cricket. Anvay, who represented Karnataka in the U-16 category last year, scored 459 runs in eight innings across six matches, demonstrating both technique and temperament. His consistent performances earned him a call-up to the U-19 side, where he will now lead a 15-member squad. The selection committee’s decision reflects confidence in his leadership abilities and game awareness. The squad, featuring promising talents such as Nitish Arya, Adarsh D Urs, and Praneeth Shetty, will compete against strong oppositions from across India. Like his father, Anvay keeps wickets and bats in the middle order. Meanwhile, his elder brother Samit Dravid, a batting all-rounder, had earlier made the India U-19 squad in 2024 but missed his debut due to injury. Squad: Anvay Dravid (Captain), Nitish Arya, Adarsh D Urs, S Manikanth, Praneeth Shetty, Vasav Venkatesh, Akshath Prabhakar, C Vaibhav, Kuldeep Singh Purohit, Rathan BR, Vaibhav Sharma, KA Tejas, Atharv Malviya, Sunny Kanchi, Rehan Mohammed Read also: ‘They’ll have to play domestic cricket’ - Former India Star on Virat and Rohit’s ODI Future Karnataka’s youth setup flourishes alongside senior squad revamp Karnataka’s junior selection announcement coincides with preparations for a crucial domestic season. Senior batter Mayank Agarwal will continue as captain of the Ranji Trophy team, while Karun Nair returns to state colours after a brief stint with Vidarbha. The Ranji side also includes Shreyas Gopal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, and Abhinav Manohar, forming a core of experience around which Karnataka hopes to rebuild. For the U-19 side, the Vinoo Mankad Trophy will serve as a proving ground for players like Anvay Dravid, whose cricketing education is rooted deeply in discipline and match awareness. Karnataka U-19 Squad: Anvay Dravid (C), Nitish Arya, Adarsh D Urs, S Manikanth, Praneeth Shetty, Vasav Venkatesh, Akshath Prabhakar, C Vaibhav, Kuldeep Singh Purohit, Rathan BR, Vaibhav Sharma, KA Tejas, Atharv Malviya, Sunny Kanchi, Rehan Mohammed. Squad: Mayank Agarwal (captain), Karun Nair, R Smaran, KL Shrijith, Shreyas Gopal, Vyshak Vijayakumar, Vidwath Kaverappa, Abhilash Shetty, M Venkatesh, Nikin Jose, Abhinav Manohar, Kruthik Krishna, KV Aneesh, Mohsin Khan, Shikhar Shetty.