USA Cricket has announced its Men’s U19 squad for the prestigious CSA Cubs Week tournament in South Africa. The event, hosted by Cricket South Africa at Stellenbosch University, offers a unique opportunity for America’s rising cricket stars to showcase their talent on an international stage. The squad, selected after the U19 Nationals, consists of 16 players ready to compete in a series of 50-over matches against some of the world’s best youth teams.
Traveling Squad:
- Adit Kappa
- Advaith Krishna
- Amrinder Gill
- Ansh Rai
- Arjun Mahesh (C)
- Arya Garg
- Ayush Patel
- Dharshan Krishna Haribabu
- Jeremy Samuel
- Nitish Sudini
- Rahul Basu
- Sabrish Prasad
- Sahil Garg
- Shiv Shani
- Supransh Kumar
- Utkarsh Srivastava (VC)
Non-Traveling Reserves:
- Muzamil Rahimzai
- Subash Sankar
The selection underscores the growing depth of USA Cricket’s youth development system. These players earned their spots through impressive performances in domestic competitions and national championships, showcasing both skill and determination. In addition to the main squad, 12 additional players have been named to the training group, reflecting the strong pool of emerging talent in the USA.
Training Group:
- Adnit Jhamb
- Amogh Arepally
- Ansh Bhoje
- Aryan Tummala
- Rayaan Taj
- Ritvik Appidi
- Saharsh Shwethan
- Sahir Bhatia
- Sharv Saraykar
- Shaurya Gaur
- Shawn Jindal
- Siddhant Senthil
This tournament is seen as a critical stepping stone in the players’ development, offering exposure to high-level competition and invaluable experience on the global stage. USA Cricket expressed pride in the dedication and effort of the players and looks forward to their performances in South Africa.