Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Oct 7: Following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid, has been named captain of Karnataka's Under-19 team for the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scheduled to be held in Dehradun from October 9 to 17.
A wicketkeeper-batsman by role, Anvay will not only lead the side but also take on responsibilities behind the stumps, showcasing his all-round capabilities in a key national-level tournament. His selection as captain comes just a day after he was honoured with the ‘Best Junior Batter’ award by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
Known for his calm temperament — a trait reminiscent of his father — Anvay has quietly built a strong reputation at the junior level. His leadership in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy could lay the foundation for a long-term captaincy role in Karnataka's youth cricket circuit, say insiders familiar with the team’s development plans.
Here’s the full Karnataka Under-19 squad for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2025:
• Anvay Dravid (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
• Nitish Arya
• Adarsh D Aras
• S Manikanth (Vice Captain)
• Praneeth Shetty
• Vasav Venkatesh
• Akshath Prabhakar
• C Vaibhav
• Kuldeep Singh Purohit
• Ratan B R
• Vaibhav Sharma
• K A Tejas
• Atharv Malaviya
• Sunny Kanchi
• Rehan Mohammad (Wicketkeeper)
With a mix of promising talent and strong leadership at the helm, Karnataka will be hoping to make a deep run in this prestigious U-19 tournament — and for Anvay, it's a chance to carve out his own identity on the cricketing stage.