Why is Anvay Dravid Not Playing Today in IND U19 vs AUS U19 3rd Youth ODI? Explained

The Indian Cricket Team has been performing exceptionally well across the different categories, from women's cricket to men's cricket, from the A team to the youth team. Currently, the Australia U19 Tour of India 2026 is underway, with the unofficial ODI series going on, which will be followed by the unofficial Test series.

The youth ODI series between IND U19 and AUS U19 has been dominated by the hosts, winning and leading the series 2-0. The IND U19 vs AUS U19 3rd Youth ODI is taking place, where the Australia U19 skipper won the toss and elected to bat first, while the India U19 skipper announced four changes to the side, with one name being highlighted: Anvay Dravid missing out from the side. Let's find out the reason behind his absence from this match.

Why is Anvay Dravid Not Playing Today?

Anvay Dravid, son of legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid, is not playing today in the IND U19 vs AUS U19 3rd Youth ODI as he has been rested for the final match. Along with him, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan and C Venkata are also rested for the match. The management might want to give a chance to other players as well after sealing the series, and this match can handle a change in the lineup.

Rajat Baghel, another wicketkeeper in the squad, makes it to the side as Anvay Dravid replacement in the IND U19 vs AUS U19 3rd Youth ODI. However, the changes in the playing 11 could not only be seen in the Indian side, as Australia U19 has also made 5 changes to the side, allowing other players to get field time, ahead of the unofficial Test series.

Anvay Dravid Performance in IND U19 vs AUS U19 Youth ODI Series

Anvay Dravid has great potential to become one of the best wicketkeepers in India in the future. His performance in the IND U19 vs AUS U19 Youth ODI Series has been average with both bat and gloves. In the first rain-affected match, he went on to score an important 38 runs off 18 balls at the lower order, making a crucial contribution to the team's total. However, in the next match, he only managed to score just 9 runs off 8 balls before getting rested in the 3rd match.